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K481 BWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 BWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,202 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,783 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 83,752 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,492 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 82,492 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,028 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 81,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,158 miles

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

chassis rusty.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,636 miles

front propshaft rear u/j worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,847 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,585 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,726 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,015 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 58,015 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,664 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 54,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly torn

Fail 5 Sep 2006 52,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wipers slightly torn

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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K481 BWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K481 BWL, 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

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What year was K481 BWL registered?

K481 BWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is K481 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K481 BWL shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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