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350 ROD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

222,646 mi
Last recorded222,646 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration350 ROD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 222,646 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber strap perished

Pass 20 Nov 2024 221,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 221,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 220,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 220,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 218,315 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 215,016 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 213,438 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 212,519 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush very slight play in bush possible bolt needs tightening (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 210,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 204,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 198,130 miles

possible slight play in steering box drop arm to shaft

Pass 22 Nov 2013 191,581 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2012 185,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 179,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 171,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 163,961 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 154,565 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 154,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 142,063 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 142,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 129,546 miles

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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350 ROD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 350 ROD, 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 350 ROD registered?

350 ROD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 350 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 350 ROD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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