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K86 GJN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,788 mi
Last recorded156,788 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 GJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 156,788 miles

Various engine and transmission oil leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2025 156,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel housing wet

Pass 23 Jul 2024 154,790 miles

both front indicator lenses deteriorated

both front swivel housing seals wet

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 31 Jul 2023 152,078 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

fan belt needs adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2022 149,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge and tread won out of shape 7.50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine gear box and rear diff oil leaks

front prop shaft has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,699 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Swivel housings damp

General underside corrosion

Steering stiff

Various oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2020 100,699 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Swivel housings damp

General underside corrosion

Steering stiff

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front radius arm bushes worn

both front tyres worn out of shape

front prop worn

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Dec 2016 100,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front radius arm bushes worn

both front tyres worn out of shape

front prop worn

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,699 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,698 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,699 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 100,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,659 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside drag link joint, rubber boot split.

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 100,000 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside drag link joint, rubber boot split.

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,999 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

alternator and power steering belts slack. imbalance in rear brakes.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 99,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

alternator and power steering belts slack. imbalance in rear brakes.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,895 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 98,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 97,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K86 GJN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K86 GJN, 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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K86 GJN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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