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K439 DUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

130,957 mi
Last recorded130,957 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK439 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 130,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,597 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,101 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 113,101 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,004 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around chassis bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 102,004 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around chassis bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,611 miles

Rear axle ball joint has slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2021 91,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear axle ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,165 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 70,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,346 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 59,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,544 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,544 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,478 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 33,478 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 22,339 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,973 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 16,973 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 11,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 11,601 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 8,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 8,097 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 4,522 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 4,522 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 1,097 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 1,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 100,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 100,005 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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K439 DUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K439 DUX, 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 K439 DUX registered?

K439 DUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1993.

Is K439 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K439 DUX shows 37 tests with a 54.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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