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K711 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,812 mi
Last recorded147,812 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK711 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 147,812 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 147,812 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 147,812 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

2 rear bump stopes missing

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

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

o/s front door corossion bottom edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 141,693 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 141,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

main batery leads loose and hanging

rear brake unbalance reading 47per cent

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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K711 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K711 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

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What year was K711 GKV registered?

K711 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1993.

Is K711 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K711 GKV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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