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K776 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,914 mi
Last recorded131,914 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK776 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 131,914 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak from nearside front swivel hub

Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 129,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,562 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 125,558 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 124,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,569 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,396 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 119,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,385 miles

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

both offside and nearside side step rear mounting corroded to excess

Fail 30 Aug 2016 117,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both offside and nearside side step rear mounting corroded to excess

Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 111,320 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 92,018 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 85,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 80,494 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 76,745 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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K776 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K776 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K776 GAC registered?

K776 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1993.

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