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182,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tractor joints slight misting of oil
front pipe and centre exhaust blow
rear cross member corroded tow bar not fitted at time of test
slight play both rear n/s and o/s rear seat backs
surface corrosion all over
surface corrosion n/s/f door step
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tractor joints slight misting of oil
front pipe and centre exhaust blow
rear cross member corroded tow bar not fitted at time of test
slight play both rear n/s and o/s rear seat backs
surface corrosion all over
surface corrosion n/s/f door step
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Footbrake travel long
Nearside rear door unable to open from outside
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear cross member badly corroded.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Footbrake travel long
Nearside rear door unable to open from outside
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Footbrake travel slightly long.
Nearside front body mount starting to corrode.
Offside sill starting to corrode,and nearside
Rear cross member badly corroded.
Nearside Front 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)
Footbrake travel slightly long.
Nearside front body mount starting to corrode.
Offside sill starting to corrode,and nearside
Rear cross member badly corroded.
Both front headlamp beam patterns poor.
Both front outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear chassis starting to corrode.
Rear number plate dim.
n/s/f outer rigger starting to corrode.
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front headlamp beam patterns poor.
Both front outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear chassis starting to corrode.
Rear number plate dim.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f and n/s/f coil spring turrets starting to corrode
o/s/f chassis starting to corrode
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres perished
Rear crossmember has slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K861 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K861 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 K861 GAC registered?
K861 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.
Is K861 GAC safe to buy?
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