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K49 LRW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,581 mi
Last recorded100,581 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 LRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 100,571 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,668 miles

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

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2019 97,668 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,314 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 97,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,524 miles

both front tyres split/perished

both rear tyres split/perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,930 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 26 May 2015 95,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres slightly perrished

exhust mouunt broken but exhust still suported

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Jun 2013 94,303 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 93,751 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,831 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

gaiter on tie rod end ,to drop arm ,split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 89,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 87,768 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 87,743 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 85,369 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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K49 LRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 K49 LRW, 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 K49 LRW registered?

K49 LRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K49 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K49 LRW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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