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A3 OPY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 99,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 99,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,453 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,417 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,414 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,414 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,411 miles

parking brake has little or reserve travel

slight corossion to offside front vehicle structure

Pass 17 Nov 2011 99,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,954 miles

slight misting of oil around steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2008 98,450 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 96,960 miles

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

offside rear suspention bump stop

Pass 22 Dec 2005 94,095 miles

Very slight play in Offside front trackrod end.

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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A3 OPY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A3 OPY, 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

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What year was A3 OPY registered?

A3 OPY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is A3 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 OPY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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