MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,350 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF Brake pipes from calliper to brake flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded/ covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Transfer box leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear half shaft seals weeping, not considered excessive at this time.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/ rear registration plates. (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's cracking/ perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle Chassis Heavily covered in Underseal.
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shockers. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shocker upper/ lower bushes excessively worn. (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF Brake pipes from calliper to brake flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded/ covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Transfer box leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear half shaft seals weeping, not considered excessive at this time.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/ rear registration plates. (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's cracking/ perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle Chassis Heavily covered in Underseal.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
full chasis heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
full chasis heavily undersealed
Nearside Front swivvel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head wall (6.1.B.2)
nsf upper swivel bearing small amount of play
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet chassis leg yellow chalked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded yellow chalked (3.6.B.2c)
anti-freeze leak radiator?
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings were rear door check strap punched through but next to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
fuel tank mountings are corroded
rear cross member corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear chassie starting to show signs of heavy carroson
small oil leak from offside rear axle oil seal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box leaking fluid
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering box leaking steering fluid
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear brake drum back plate damp with oil
steering box has a slight oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
dampness around fuel pump
fuel tank bracket corroded( front)
slight dampness around nearside rear brake drum backplate
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
dampness around fuel pump
fuel tank bracket corroded( front)
slight dampness around nearside rear brake drum backplate
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
low pressure in offside front tyre
slight play in top steering coloumb universal joint
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
low pressure in offside front tyre
slight play in top steering coloumb universal joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
K879 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 K879 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
How do I check the history of K879 GAC?
You can check the full history of K879 GAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was K879 GAC registered?
K879 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.
Is K879 GAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for K879 GAC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K879 GAC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K879 GAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.