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K433 GWE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,861 mi
Last recorded132,861 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK433 GWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 132,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 132,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 130,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front diff is leaking

Offside Front hub seal is leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog light switch is faulty

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 121,864 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose underneath (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 121,414 miles

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sprayed with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 121,400 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sprayed with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,033 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 120,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,848 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front half shaft seal leaking slightly

Rear prop seal leaking slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

front swivel seals leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,225 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

front swivel seals leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,675 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 101,670 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,857 miles

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

off side front seat belt fraying

slight oil contamination to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jun 2008 100,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

fuel leak in engine bay

off side front seat fraying

Pass 15 Jun 2007 99,829 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,749 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 96,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K433 GWE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K433 GWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K433 GWE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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