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K567 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,803 mi
Last recorded164,803 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK567 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 164,803 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 164,802 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind crash panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch towards rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind crash panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis rail next to gearbox (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch towards rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near towing point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine between gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis covered in under-seal

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 164,017 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Floor excessively deteriorated Drivers footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated passenger footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 162,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 162,113 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 161,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 161,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not park properly (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers do not park properly (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 159,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 159,773 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short glow plug live wire broken (1.9.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 154,844 miles

hand brake effort low

not all of rear number plate light working

Fail 27 Apr 2016 154,696 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out riger (6.1.B.2)

hand brake effort low

not all of rear number plate light working

Pass 24 Apr 2015 145,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 145,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 136,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front seats loose on mountings.

Fail 6 May 2014 136,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front propshaft UJ excessive wear

front seats loose on mountings.

offside front shock mount corroded.

Pass 16 May 2013 126,750 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust mounting insecure, but system is supported

Fail 16 May 2013 126,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear exhaust mounting insecure, but system is supported

Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 120,181 miles

slightly spongy brake pedal

Pass 21 Sep 2010 116,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 111,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 102,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 91,134 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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K567 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K567 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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K567 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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