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K564 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,198 mi
Last recorded196,198 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK564 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 196,198 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Damp (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Damp (2.5.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 196,194 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken at down pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure nut and washer not tight (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Damp (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Damp (2.5.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 195,866 miles

Both front swivels weeping fluid

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 195,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On lock (2.2.D.2a)

Both front swivels weeping fluid

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 194,800 miles

corrosion on brake pipe to rear hose

n/s and o/s front seat belt webbing damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2014 194,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on brake pipe to rear hose

n/s and o/s front seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 191,595 miles

CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES

FRONT PROP SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS AND SPLINE BADLY WORN.

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT LOOSE

SMALL HOLE IN O/S FRONT OUTRIGGER

SOME DAMAGE TO O/S SEAT BELT WEBBING

STEERING SYSTEM SLIGHTLY ROUGH

TOW BALL MOUNTING POINT BENT

WEAR IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH O/S.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 191,593 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES

FRONT PROP SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS AND SPLINE BADLY WORN.

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT LOOSE

SMALL HOLE IN O/S FRONT OUTRIGGER

SOME DAMAGE TO O/S SEAT BELT WEBBING

STEERING SYSTEM SLIGHTLY ROUGH

TOW BALL MOUNTING POINT BENT

WEAR IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH O/S.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 187,108 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Front prop front joint has slight where in joint

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight fluid leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 187,108 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Front prop front joint has slight where in joint

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight fluid leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 182,611 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 182,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 174,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 171,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 167,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 158,630 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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K564 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K564 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.

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K564 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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