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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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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K519 GKY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1993.
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