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K57 DAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,508 mi
Last recorded76,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 DAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 75,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 107,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 106,376 miles

steering box front track rod end has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,038 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 98,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K57 DAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K57 DAW, 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 K57 DAW registered?

K57 DAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K57 DAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K57 DAW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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