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K858 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,112 mi
Last recorded145,112 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 145,112 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,301 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diff pinion oil seal leaking (rear diff)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,176 miles

noise from o/s rear brake

Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,462 miles

o/s front shocker damp

Fail 24 May 2010 87,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Excessive corrosion to both o/s and n/s front out riggers

Heavy surface corrosion to both o/s and n/s rear body mounts

o/s front shocker damp

Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,278 miles

both front hubs leaking oil

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,040 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,063 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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K858 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K858 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 K858 GAC registered?

K858 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K858 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K858 GAC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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