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K4 OEF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,426 mi
Last recorded105,426 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 OEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,426 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,924 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 103,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc contaminated caused by oil leaking from tractor joint (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer tractor joint leaking oil but not contaminating brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,357 miles

All 4 coil springs slightly corroded.

Multiple areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive - Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive - Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2015 103,355 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 103,350 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,345 miles

n/s/f shocker slightly reduceddamping effect

Fail 2 Apr 2013 103,345 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f shocker slightly reduceddamping effect

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,850 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 102,655 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 102,655 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S/F TRACTOR SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY AROUND THE DISC AREA

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 102,655 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

O/S/f Tractor seal has slight oil leak around disc area

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 102,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 102,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 101,903 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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K4 OEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K4 OEF, 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 K4 OEF registered?

K4 OEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K4 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 OEF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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