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D14 SPT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,573 mi
Last recorded178,573 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 SPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 178,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 178,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 176,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 173,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 172,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 170,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 168,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear cross member corroded

steering damper has a slighly worn rubber bush

Pass 5 May 2011 167,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 162,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 162,471 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 157,682 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 152,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 144,918 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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D14 SPT 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 92.3%.

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 D14 SPT, 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 D14 SPT registered?

D14 SPT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is D14 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D14 SPT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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