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K436 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK436 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,963 miles

under side covered in mud

Pass 28 Nov 2023 166,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 166,214 miles

under side chassis has light corrosion and muddy

Pass 12 Nov 2021 165,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 162,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake leaver only just met requirements reserve travel

reversing lamp lense damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 162,722 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake leaver only just met requirements reserve travel

reversing lamp lense damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2019 158,298 miles

Nearside Front half shaft seal misting on brake disc

Offside Rear half shaft seal misting on brake disk

Pass 20 Apr 2018 157,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 155,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all tyres x4 cuts andabrasions

Pass 3 Nov 2015 155,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 155,235 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 155,214 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 150,094 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 150,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 145,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 136,586 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 136,572 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2010 128,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 119,612 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 110,229 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 102,048 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 102,021 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 91,136 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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K436 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDH, 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 WDH registered?

K436 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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