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K603 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK603 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,172 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all road wheels

Fail 22 Feb 2024 140,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all road wheels

Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,222 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 134,539 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage fouling track rod (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 134,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 134,538 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of wheel. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,734 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,642 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play offside (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate light output poor (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside chassis lower face (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside chassis lower face (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear crossmember inner face (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear crossmember lower face (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear crossmember inner face (6.6.6)

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nearside (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 119,431 miles

Areas of chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 8 May 2017 119,424 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All indicators flash when left is selected (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF and OSF chassis inner face (behind bumper) (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF chassis outer face (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF chassis/outrigger at radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Areas of chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,524 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed in areas

Fail 24 Jan 2017 118,507 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Offside rear on axle (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty Not staying on (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering drop-arm loose on splines (2.2.B.1h)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure Steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and Offside of 'A' bar crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside chassis at front radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside chassis at rear radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF chassis inside outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis inside radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside front chassis - non continuous welded repair (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear axle 'A' bar joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 117,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 113,260 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside indicator stalk stiff

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 107,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 106,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,464 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 106,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch faulty

offside front swivel pitted and leaking

play in frpnt propshaft slider and rear prop U J

Pass 13 Dec 2006 106,060 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 106,060 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

aqltenator loose

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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K603 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K603 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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K603 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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