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K757 GKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,251 mi
Last recorded47,251 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK757 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 47,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 46,943 miles

Bonnet difficult to open.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 46,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis/ rear cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis/rear cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear side facing seats have no seat belts.

Reverse lamp not working. secured with tape.

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Complete under carriage coated in underseal

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tyre ()

Nearside rear service brake slightly lagging in operation

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' arm ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 45,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Complete under carriage coated in underseal

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear service brake slightly lagging in operation

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' arm ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 44,308 miles

All undercarriage coated in underseal including front and rear suspension components

Both front and rear coil springs coated in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Various floor areas corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 43,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Complete chassis and under carriage covered in underseal

Front and Rear coil springs painted

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear upper 'A' arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,823 miles

Front and Rear coil springs corroded

Front and Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside Track rod end gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak

Steering box damp

Various chassis areas corroded

Vehicle undercarriage covered in underseal, including brake pipes and some suspension components

front and rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,564 miles

Underside of vehicle fully undersealed including brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,899 miles

Underside of vehicle fully undersealed, including brake pipes.

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,375 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres aged and perishing

nearside bulb in number plate lamp inoperative

underside of vehicle has been undersealed - all brake pipes painted / undersealed - unable to fully check

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Jan 2015 37,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres aged and perishing

nearside bulb in number plate lamp inoperative

underside of vehicle has been undersealed - all brake pipes painted / undersealed - unable to fully check

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,825 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 35,814 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 33,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full insection.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full insection.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,556 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,190 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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K757 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K757 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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What year was K757 GKV registered?

K757 GKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1993.

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