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K869 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,954 mi
Last recorded136,954 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 136,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 180,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 173,194 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 164,248 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 164,248 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 160,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,332 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 143,332 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 141,102 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 141,093 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 145,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 145,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,933 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,759 miles

Corrsion in nearside front chassis within 30cm of a suspension mount

Play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside rear top shock absorber bush

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,250 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,926 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K869 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K869 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 K869 GAC registered?

K869 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K869 GAC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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