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K481 GFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

174,527 mi
Last recorded174,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 GFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 174,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 174,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 174,335 miles

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

Steering locking device ineffective drop arm (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 174,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 174,268 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 174,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 173,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 173,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turrent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear body mounting rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2019 172,971 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 172,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 172,154 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 170,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 170,640 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 168,600 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 168,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 166,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 166,455 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod 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 Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 164,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 164,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 160,787 miles

rear chassis appears rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 156,814 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 154,302 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 154,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 149,739 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 149,739 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 143,971 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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K481 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K481 GFO, 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 K481 GFO registered?

K481 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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