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K869 GPU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

288,001 mi
Last recorded288,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 GPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 288,001 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 287,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 281,974 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 281,970 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 275,962 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 266,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 259,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 250,083 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 243,307 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 243,207 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 238,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 230,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 223,425 miles

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 GPU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GPU, 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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K869 GPU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1993.

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