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K873 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK873 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 121,654 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front rust hole in outrigger

Offside Front floor corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 121,649 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front rust holes in outrigger

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,795 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to floor

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 119,787 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to floor

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front body outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear body outrigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front body outrigger corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 118,306 miles

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front body outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear body outrigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front body outrigger corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 117,572 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 116,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning pas noisy and belt sliping (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail axle end (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,800 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Unable to guarantee structural rigidity due to poor presentation (mud)

Fail 4 Jan 2021 115,799 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Unable to guarantee structural rigidity due to poor presentation (mud)

Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,646 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,646 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened track rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 112,389 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Central Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,321 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 110,321 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Steering retaining device insecure box locking tab (2.2.C.1g)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

rear shock absorbers not long enough

Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 106,462 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 101,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 101,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,482 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,172 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 97,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,519 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,742 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper bushes worn.

Offside rear door does not open.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,477 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 88,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,417 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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K873 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 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 K873 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.

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K873 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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