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K856 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,180 mi
Last recorded55,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 55,180 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,443 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 54,443 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,739 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 53,738 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,697 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres - cracks present in between the tread patterns - no visible signs of exposed canvas at time of test.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,668 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres - cracks present in between the tread patterns - no visible signs of exposed canvas at time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,865 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,462 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,579 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,378 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 32,378 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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K856 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K856 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

How do I check the history of K856 GAC?

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What year was K856 GAC registered?

K856 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K856 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K856 GAC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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