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K852 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,099 mi
Last recorded151,099 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK852 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 151,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 150,514 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 146,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,067 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside b post

oil leaks on front & rear axles

Fail 1 Sep 2014 142,067 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside b post

oil leaks on front & rear axles

Pass 20 Aug 2013 136,440 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside b pillar

oil leaks on front & rear axles

Fail 20 Aug 2013 136,440 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on nearside b pillar

oil leaks on front & rear axles

Pass 17 Aug 2012 131,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside door pillar (b post)

oil leaks on front & rear axles

Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion on nearside floor

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front & rear axle oil leaks

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls & tread

Pass 31 Aug 2010 120,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside front tyre cracking severely

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

slight oil leaks on front & rear axles

Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,157 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

cracking on nearside front & offside rear tyres

front number plate damaged

fuel present around fuel tank area but no leaks found

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 2 Sep 2008 108,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate damaged

oil leaks on front & rear axles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front & rear tyres cracking on sidewalls & tread

slight oil leak on nearside swivel on front axle

Fail 22 Aug 2007 100,907 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front & rear tyres cracking on sidewalls & tread

slight oil leak on nearside swivel on front axle

Pass 19 Aug 2006 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

cracking on nearside front & rear tyres

cracking on offside front & rear tyres

exhaust front pipe corroded & blowing slightly

oil leak on rear axle

slight oil leak on nearside front hub

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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K852 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K852 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 K852 GAC registered?

K852 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K852 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K852 GAC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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