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K622 GAO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,789 mi
Last recorded164,789 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK622 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 164,789 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed. Not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 164,783 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis next to radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle A-bar ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing nearside front and offside front (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed. Not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Jul 2017 164,743 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at nearside front upper inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis next to radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis next to radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis next to radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along offside chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at offside front upper inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Engine coolant leak

Engine coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box sector shaft seal (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured nearside (1.2.1e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 160,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 157,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 154,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 150,153 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 143,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 143,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 135,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 135,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 127,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 115,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2008 103,685 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion to fueltank

slight weep from steering box

wipers starting to perrish

Fail 18 Jan 2008 103,685 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion to fueltank

slight weep from steering box

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight leak from steering box

wipers starting to split

Pass 7 Jan 2006 821,021 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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K622 GAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K622 GAO, 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 K622 GAO registered?

K622 GAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K622 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K622 GAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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