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K892 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,045 mi
Last recorded188,045 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK892 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 188,045 miles

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

Offside Front Door frame & door skin corroded--Requires attention

Pass 22 Apr 2025 185,156 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing @ engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 182,769 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 182,769 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 180,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 177,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 173,179 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 173,179 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 171,421 miles

Fuel filler hose jubilee clip corroded (Replacement recommended

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 171,421 miles

Fuel filler hose jubilee clip corroded (Replacement recommended

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 210,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Power steering pump drive belt slightly worn (Replacement recommended)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 202,478 miles

N/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

O/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

Rear silencer O/S mounting bracket (Requires attention)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 202,478 miles

N/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

O/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

Rear silencer O/S mounting bracket (Requires attention)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 194,255 miles

N/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

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

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

O/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 194,239 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

N/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

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

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

O/S/F side light bright (Wrong bulb fitted)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 194,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 194,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 184,606 miles

servo assistance slightly reduced reccomend early attention

Pass 3 Jun 2009 173,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 163,928 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 163,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 154,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 154,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K892 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K892 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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What year was K892 GAC registered?

K892 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K892 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K892 GAC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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