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K537 GFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK537 GFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,003 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

front screen cracked

general oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,707 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,415 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 84,415 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 84,387 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside head lamp glass is cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 75,447 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,919 miles

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside door mirror is cracked

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside head lamp glass is cracked

rear axle stbleizer arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2009 70,919 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside door mirror is cracked

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage

offside head lamp glass is cracked

rear axle stbleizer arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is damaged on the inner sidewall.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 59,482 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 59,482 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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K537 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K537 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 K537 GFO registered?

K537 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K537 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K537 GFO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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