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K69 GSS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,677 mi
Last recorded123,677 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK69 GSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,677 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 123,677 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,633 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/side floor under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight oil leak from engine (oil filter)

Fail 20 Jul 2022 118,579 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/side floor under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,642 miles

Engine oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 96,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,246 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 81,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,262 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 78,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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K69 GSS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K69 GSS, 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 K69 GSS registered?

K69 GSS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is K69 GSS safe to buy?

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