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K436 RAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

255,831 mi
Last recorded255,831 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK436 RAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 255,831 miles

Offside Front centre wheel cap missing

battery compartment corroded

some handbrake travel

suspension tie bar bushes very worn

Pass 10 Oct 2024 248,564 miles

rear tie bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Oct 2023 243,789 miles

battery tray excessively corroded (appears to be welded or structurally sound from inside the vehicle )

corrosion in nearside front brake pipe

tie bar bushes and washers very worn ,advise renewing asap

wiper motor very slow

Pass 12 Oct 2022 238,871 miles

battery tray area excessively corroded ,presume repaired from inside -limited vision due to covered parts

oil leak ,advise attention

wear in rear tie bar-large washers

Pass 13 Oct 2021 233,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 227,189 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded,appears to be structurally sound and welded from inside ?

bonnet prop missing

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2019 220,980 miles

bonnet prop missing

oil leak

steering uj,s worn ,advise attention

wiper operation temperamental

Pass 11 Oct 2018 215,778 miles

Nearside Front caliper brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear floor excessively corroded,appears away from prescribed areas but advise welding asap

Offside Front Inner brake pad looks low,advise closer inspection asap

Offside window fault

engine/trans oil leaks

rear axle oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 209,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 202,260 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe close to coil spring on full lock

Offside Front shock tower ,cover corroded

corrosion in front brake pipes

gearbox oil leaks

rear axle oil leaks

wiper motor/linkage worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 194,329 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play in n/s/f swivel hub

play in wiper linkage

Pass 8 Oct 2014 186,379 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hand brake travel long

play in wiper lingage

Pass 3 Oct 2013 177,235 miles

Oil leak

underside rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2012 167,317 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake long travel

n/s and o/s wipers not working in unison

slight perishing on side walls of all four tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2011 158,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes pershing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 149,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 137,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 135,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 130,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 122,280 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 122,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K436 RAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K436 RAF, 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 K436 RAF registered?

K436 RAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1993.

Is K436 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K436 RAF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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