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K861 GHK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,032 mi
Last recorded21,032 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 GHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 21,032 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 21,027 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 21,012 miles

Slight leak from front and rear diffs.

n/s/f & o/s/f hub oil seals leaking slightly.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 21,012 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight leak from front and rear diffs.

n/s/f & o/s/f hub oil seals leaking slightly.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,992 miles

Nearside Front Hub leaking oil slightly.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hub leaking oil slightly.

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,972 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub leaking oil slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub leaking oil slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box blowing slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,950 miles

Oil leak from rear diff.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 20,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 20,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 20,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 20,809 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 20,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 20,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,066 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 19,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 19,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 19,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 19,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GHK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K861 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

K861 GHK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1993.

Is K861 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K861 GHK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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