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K532 GWA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,666 mi
Last recorded13,666 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK532 GWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 13,666 miles

slight wear in rear prop. shaft universal joint

Pass 21 Nov 2024 13,255 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod to axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 21 Nov 2024 13,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod to axle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 10 Oct 2023 12,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2023 12,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2022 12,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 11,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Under bonnet brake pedal box corroded

Offside Rear Outer hub seal has slight weep

Rear Differ has slight play in bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2021 11,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Under bonnet brake pedal box corroded

Offside Rear Outer hub seal has slight weep

Rear Differ has slight play in bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2020 10,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 9,558 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear outer hub oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2018 8,637 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 8,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor holed and corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 7,581 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 7,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 6,267 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 6,267 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint axle top ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure top steering uj insecure (2.1.6)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 6,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine, gearbox and half shafts ,front and rear, have oil leaks

Fail 27 Oct 2014 3,779 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 3,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 1,617 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 3 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,001 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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K532 GWA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K532 GWA, 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 K532 GWA registered?

K532 GWA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is K532 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K532 GWA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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