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K434 HNV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,282 mi
Last recorded100,282 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 HNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 100,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,845 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 97,604 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 90,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank light rust.

vehicle repaired and undersealed.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle repaired and undersealed.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 44,982 miles

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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K434 HNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K434 HNV, 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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What year was K434 HNV registered?

K434 HNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K434 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K434 HNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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