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K360 GSF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,452 mi
Last recorded161,452 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK360 GSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 161,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 159,006 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 159,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 155,190 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 155,181 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,910 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 153,728 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 145,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 145,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,745 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 135,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 124,099 miles

rear exhaust mounting weak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 124,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 111,778 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 111,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,708 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 102,708 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering damper repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 102,441 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,742 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 93,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2005 85,552 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 85,552 miles

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K360 GSF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K360 GSF, 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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K360 GSF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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