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K535 GFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,414 mi
Last recorded73,414 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK535 GFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,414 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,414 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,616 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive lift pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 69,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 69,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 68,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,613 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 65,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 65,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 63,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 62,262 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Swivelling towbar swivel bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2008 61,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2007 60,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 58,919 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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K535 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K535 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K535 GFO registered?

K535 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K535 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K535 GFO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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