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K863 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

235,715 mi
Last recorded235,715 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK863 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 235,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 231,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 227,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 223,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 223,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 218,615 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 215,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 215,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Nut Loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 211,433 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 203,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 196,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 187,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 181,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 172,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 161,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 151,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 141,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 141,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 133,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 133,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 123,545 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 114,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 105,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 98,618 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K863 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K863 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 K863 GAC registered?

K863 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K863 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K863 GAC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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