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K435 GWE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,060 mi
Last recorded71,060 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK435 GWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 71,060 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,696 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,457 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,237 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,877 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,568 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 69,568 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,866 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,327 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,323 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,314 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,339 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,229 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,228 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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K435 GWE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 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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What year was K435 GWE registered?

K435 GWE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is K435 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K435 GWE 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.

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