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AAZ 1307

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,084 mi
Last recorded50,084 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 1307
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,084 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 50,084 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 44,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 39,356 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 36,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 28,676 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,309 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,270 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,166 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 19,166 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,158 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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AAZ 1307 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AAZ 1307, 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 AAZ 1307 registered?

AAZ 1307 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1993.

Is AAZ 1307 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 1307 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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