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K742 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,872 mi
Last recorded122,872 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 122,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,718 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 116,530 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central body mounting marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central body mounting marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Bulk head around heater unit and windscreen (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both o/s and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,822 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 114,817 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure Ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded through (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded within prescribed area of body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded through within prescribed area of body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near & offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,508 miles

n/s and o/s front metal brake lines has corrision

o/s and n/s rear out riggers has corrision

o/s front wheel bearing has play

rear chassis has corrision

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,078 miles

all tyre has uneven wear

n/s and o/s steering joints has play

wipers seem to park up right

Fail 30 Sep 2016 107,078 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear need changing (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all tyre has uneven wear

n/s and o/s steering joints has play

wipers seem to park up right

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,053 miles

corrision by tow bar mounts

n/s and o/s front cv joints has oil leak

n/s and o/s front dampers leaking and bushs has play

n/s and o/s front metel brake lines has corrision

n/s and o/s rear dampers bushs has play

o/s front diff mont bush has play

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,610 miles

corrision by tow bar mounts

n/s and o/s front brake lines has corrision

n/s and o/s front cv joints has oil leak

n/s front door handle needs rewplacement

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,885 miles

corrision starting at rear by tow bar

n/s and front metel brake lines has corrision

n/s and o/s front cv joints light oil weakung

Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrision starting at rear by tow bar

n/s and front metel brake lines has corrision

n/s and o/s front cv joints light oil weakung

Pass 3 Sep 2011 92,191 miles

corrision starting at rear tow bar

n/s and front metel brake lines has corrision

n/s and o/s front cv joints leaking oil

o/s front track rod end has play

play in steering

Fail 2 Sep 2011 92,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrision starting at rear tow bar

n/s and front metel brake lines has corrision

n/s and o/s front cv joints leaking oil

o/s front track rod end has play

play in steering

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,941 miles

o/s front track rod end has play

o/s rear damper cover lose

corrision starting at rear tow bar mounts

n/s and o/s front bottom damper bush has play

n/s and o/s front metel brake lines has corrision

o/s front cv joint slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,291 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak n/s/f hub

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

scrathes in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 68,107 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

'A' frame ball joint worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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K742 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K742 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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K742 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1993.

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