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K861 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,384 mi
Last recorded182,384 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 182,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 181,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 178,307 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 175,685 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 175,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 167,450 miles

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.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 167,439 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 158,646 miles

Footbrake travel slightly long.

Nearside front body mount starting to corrode.

Offside sill starting to corrode,and nearside

Rear cross member badly corroded.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 158,646 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 148,553 miles

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.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 148,544 miles

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.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 137,936 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 127,786 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f coil spring turrets starting to corrode

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2006 125,041 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 125,041 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for K861 GAC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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