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K559 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

192,827 mi
Last recorded192,827 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 192,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 187,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 183,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 178,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 173,973 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 169,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 164,390 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 159,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 153,877 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Jun 2009 149,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

Fail 18 Jun 2009 149,791 miles

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

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 149,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 145,906 miles

most of the brake pipes on the vehicle have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2007 140,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 134,736 miles

most rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

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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K559 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White 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 K559 GKV, 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

How do I check the history of K559 GKV?

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What year was K559 GKV registered?

K559 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K559 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K559 GKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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