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K318 GTW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,463 mi
Last recorded108,463 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK318 GTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 108,463 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear chassis some areas corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank some staining

some bulkhead corrosion

some tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,718 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear chassis some areas corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank some staining

some bulkhead corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2025 107,718 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear chassis some areas corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank some staining

power steering belt ?

some bulkhead corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,757 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear chassis some areas corroded

fuel tank staining

some bulkhead corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,749 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

headlights affected by stop lamp

some bulkhead corrosion

staining at fuel tank

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,132 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

some tyre age cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2023 106,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

some tyre age cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,050 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated

some staining around fuel tank

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,508 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated

fuel stain around tank

Fail 18 Dec 2020 104,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated

fuel stain around tank

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,709 miles

Nearside Rear chassis some corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated

fuel stain at tank

Fail 25 Jun 2019 103,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis some corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated

fuel stain at tank

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,822 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel staining around tank and engine

oil leak and level low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 102,822 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel staining around tank and engine

oil leak and level low

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,478 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension turett some corosion

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight tank stain

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,637 miles

Offside Front suspension turret some corosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 99,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front prop rear uj some play

o/s/f brake disc some grease cotamination

rear crossmember coroded in places

some play steering damper bush

tow bar not fitted at test

Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,526 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front prop rear uj some play

o/s/f brake disc some grease cotamination

rear crossmember coroded in places

some play steering damper bush

tow bar not fitted at test

Pass 31 May 2012 94,915 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc grease contamination borderline pass

some play steering damper bush

Fail 28 May 2012 94,909 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc grease contamination borderline pass

some play steering damper bush

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,302 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

front prop rear uj worn

n/s headlight holed

n/s rear chassis getting weak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

front prop rear uj worn

n/s headlight holed

n/s rear chassis getting weak

tyres age cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s susp sits low

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

o/s headlight opp ?

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f upper tractor joint borderline play

rear cross member getting weak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,493 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake hoses borderline

handbrake near end reserve travel

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,956 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 78,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 75,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 72,059 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 72,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake near end of reserve travel

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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K318 GTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K318 GTW, 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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K318 GTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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