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5773 DN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

199,623 mi
Last recorded199,623 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5773 DN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 199,623 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 199,273 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 198,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 198,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 197,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 196,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 196,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 195,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 193,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 187,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 182,635 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 176,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 172,227 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 168,283 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 168,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 166,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 165,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,376 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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5773 DN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 5773 DN, 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 5773 DN registered?

5773 DN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 5773 DN safe to buy?

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