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K771 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,792 mi
Last recorded22,792 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK771 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 22,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,227 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 19,028 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 19,620 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 197,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 195,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front and nearside centre floors corroded

offside front axle swivel slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 195,671 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front and nearside centre floors corroded

offside front axle swivel slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 194,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion offside front floor

Fail 13 Jul 2013 194,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 194,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 190,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

oil around offside rear hub seal

oil around steering drop arm

Pass 30 Jun 2009 187,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 182,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 176,534 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 176,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 169,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 163,917 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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K771 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K771 GAC, 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 K771 GAC registered?

K771 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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