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K650 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK650 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,581 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,793 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,387 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,871 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 80,269 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 80,269 miles

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

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

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

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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K650 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K650 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K650 GKV?

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What year was K650 GKV registered?

K650 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K650 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K650 GKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K650 GKV have outstanding finance?

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