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K521 GPS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

757 mi
Last recorded757 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 GPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 663 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 407 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021
Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint on steering box drop arm dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2019 97,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint on steering box drop arm dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,952 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,313 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,328 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front reg dateriorated

front to rear brake pipe near gearbox, slight kink

n/s/f hocky stick rear bush slight play

n/s/f slight lift in hub bearings

slight wear edge front tyres

Fail 31 May 2014 45,310 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front reg dateriorated

front to rear brake pipe near gearbox, slight kink

n/s/f hocky stick rear bush slight play

n/s/f slight lift in hub bearings

slight wear edge front tyres

Pass 14 May 2013 32,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,682 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

cracking in side walls of all tyres

Fail 9 May 2012 23,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

cracking in side walls of all tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,360 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 14,356 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,106 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,103 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

light cracking off side front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 11,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,090 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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K521 GPS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K521 GPS, 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 K521 GPS registered?

K521 GPS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K521 GPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K521 GPS shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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