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K799 GWG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,613 mi
Last recorded172,613 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK799 GWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 172,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 159,444 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 154,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 154,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working will not switch off (1.3.2b)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable loose (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

no. 4 injector blowing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 152,505 miles

Mud under vehicle

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 152,505 miles

Mud under vehicle

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2013 150,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 147,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 147,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 143,035 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 143,034 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jun 2011 143,034 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Apr 2010 141,538 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 141,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 140,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 139,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 138,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 138,233 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 136,508 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 136,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe holed and blowing slightly.

Possible weep from fuel tank area.

Power steering pipes along front crossmember damp.

Power steering pump weeping.

Slight play in nearside front top swivel.

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure.

Various areas of chassis corroding and getting weak.

Various brake pipes corroding.

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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K799 GWG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K799 GWG, 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 K799 GWG registered?

K799 GWG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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