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K793 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,834 mi
Last recorded100,834 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK793 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2010 100,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front axle / diff case slightly damaged

near side rear brake binds slightly

screen washer jets inoperative/ frozen???

Pass 1 Dec 2010 100,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front axle / diff case slightly damaged

near side rear brake binds slightly

screen washer jets inoperative/ frozen???

Pass 16 Oct 2007 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Oct 2007 96,792 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,624 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 87,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screen chipped wiper swept area on limits today. †front prop shaft/rear flange bolts slightly insecure.

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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K793 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K793 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 K793 GAC registered?

K793 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K793 GAC safe to buy?

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