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K894 GWW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,438 mi
Last recorded148,438 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 148,438 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 148,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 140,345 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 140,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 133,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 129,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 117,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 113,973 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 113,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 112,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 112,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 GWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWW, 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 K894 GWW?

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What year was K894 GWW registered?

K894 GWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K894 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K894 GWW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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