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K602 GFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

180,553 mi
Last recorded180,553 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK602 GFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 180,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 179,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 179,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 10 Apr 2023 179,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2022 178,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 178,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 176,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 176,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 175,599 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

underside of vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2018 175,597 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above axle & near rear arm mounting ; rear & centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing centre & nearside (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of rear cross member above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sides of rear chassis corroded through outside prescribed area ; no tow bar fitted

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Extensive corrosion & previous welded repairs throughout chassis

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

top of nearside front outrigger corroded ; outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2017 175,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 175,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 174,092 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 174,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 173,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 172,775 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure handbrake drum (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 161,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

long travel on foot brake

Fail 20 Mar 2015 161,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long travel on foot brake

Fail 3 Mar 2015 161,308 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 155,909 miles

Long brake travel but not spongy

Fail 11 Feb 2014 155,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2013 143,010 miles

Both rear axle bump stops are missing

Evidence of leak from nearside rear brake - not leaking at time of the test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering damper fixing

Steering damper bushes are perished

Fail 2 Jan 2013 142,999 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

evidence of leak from nearside rear brake(not leaking at time of test)

nearrside rear axel bump stop missing

offside rear axel bump stop missing

slight play in steeering damper fixing

steering damper bushes perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,601 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 129,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,840 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 121,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,411 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 109,187 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

N/S/R hub leaking oil on to brake shoes

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,617 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 96,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 95,984 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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K602 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 K602 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.

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K602 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1993.

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