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K894 GAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,425 mi
Last recorded111,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK894 GAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,665 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie arm area (2.4.A.3)

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,665 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie arm area (2.4.A.3)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,543 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,543 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,620 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,620 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,501 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,985 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,981 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,033 miles

Alternator drive belt loose

Both front swivel hubs leaking oil slightly

Corrosion OS front outrigger/body mount

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

General "dry" corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator drive belt loose

Both front swivel hubs leaking oil slightly

Corrosion OS front outrigger/body mount

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

General "dry" corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,940 miles

Corrosion OS bulkhead outrigger/mount area

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight oil leraks both front swivel hubs

Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,940 miles

Corrosion OS bulkhead outrigger/mount area

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight oil leraks both front swivel hubs

Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,877 miles

Corrosion OS front outrigger

NS swivel slight oil leak

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,875 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Corrosion OS front outrigger

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Ns steering swivel slight leak

Rear bump rubbers missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,893 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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K894 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K894 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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K894 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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