CarVerify

Free Car Check

K435 CVS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,760 mi
Last recorded147,760 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK435 CVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,760 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 147,739 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,372 miles

Front wiper switch function erratic but working.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 146,871 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside lights not operating when switched on. (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 146,398 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 146,398 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative n/s hazard lamps all not working when switch operated. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bent/damaged/corroded sharp edge/ edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 145,450 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 145,450 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside front and rear not operating (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,193 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 144,193 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,672 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

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

Offside Front swivel joint damp

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 143,256 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 140,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 139,549 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 138,794 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 138,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 136,549 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel hubs slight leak

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 135,485 miles

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

both sides front hub seals leaking, but not onto braking areas at time of test

parking brake mounting assembley at transmission join, have wear/play but not to excess at time of test

power steering pump area damp, but not any leaks on test

Fail 15 Apr 2010 135,437 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front hub seals leaking, but not onto braking areas at time of test

parking brake mounting assembley at transmission join, have wear/play but not to excess at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2009 134,458 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 134,448 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 133,263 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2008 133,263 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 131,729 miles

advisory. evidence of fluid weep/misting from steering box oil seal. advise attention.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 129,442 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K435 CVS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K435 CVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K435 CVS?

You can check the full history of K435 CVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K435 CVS registered?

K435 CVS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1993.

Is K435 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K435 CVS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K435 CVS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K435 CVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.