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K566 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,577 mi
Last recorded11,577 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK566 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 11,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

No OBD port. Emission test result : PASS

Pass 23 Nov 2024 8,116 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 4,566 miles

Nearside Rear drum wet

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 1,858 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 1,858 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine wiring adrift/ loose

Pass 7 Nov 2022 1,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 1,678 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 1,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 1,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,004 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 120,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K566 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K566 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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What year was K566 GKV registered?

K566 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K566 GKV safe to buy?

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