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K889 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

204,996 mi
Last recorded204,996 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK889 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 204,996 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint has play

Offside Front tractor joint has play

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 204,996 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front tractor joint has play

Offside Front tractor joint has play

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 202,369 miles

Offside Front Play in trackor joint

Fail 5 Aug 2019 207,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to corrosion (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre NEAR LIMIT

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre ON 3 M

Offside Rear tyre PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2018 199,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 199,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 194,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front steering swivel jount seal leaking

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm inner

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 191,258 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TR4 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 191,258 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement C spanner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Strut Turret (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement C spanner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TR4 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,138 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front hub leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 188,265 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 188,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both fronts rubing on springs on lock to lock (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating wing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn on damper (2.2.C.1d)

both front floor pans as slight corrshon

front propshaft rear uj worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 185,820 miles

both front seat belt buckels trims missing

bushs in steering damper worn

front pads low

Fail 10 Oct 2014 185,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front seat belt buckels trims missing

bushs in steering damper worn

front pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2013 183,414 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 183,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 175,092 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 175,084 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 174,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both front indicators discoloured

both number plates starting to discolour

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe from flex to caliper

corrosion on nearside front outer floor

front coil spring upper mounts deteriorated

passenger seatbelt catch cover missing

slight corrosion on front brake discs

steering box weeping

Pass 7 Dec 2009 174,551 miles

corrossion found in drivers side front footwell plate.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 174,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrossion found in drivers side front footwell plate.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 174,478 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 174,478 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 173,853 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 173,853 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wing mirror broken

slight lift in drop arm ball joint

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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K889 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 K889 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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K889 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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