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K519 GKY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,034 mi
Last recorded198,034 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK519 GKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 198,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear rear bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all parts have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all parts (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 196,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 196,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 194,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 191,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 189,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear axel (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play middle axel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 186,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play middle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leaking

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

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

front diff seal slightly leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2019 183,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front hub seal light mist of oil

Pass 19 Jul 2016 182,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 179,746 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 179,746 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 167,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 152,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 142,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 137,183 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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K519 GKY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K519 GKY, 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 K519 GKY registered?

K519 GKY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1993.

Is K519 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K519 GKY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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