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D26 MER

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,441 mi
Last recorded148,441 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 MER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 148,441 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 148,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 146,449 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 146,443 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead mounting rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 141,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,464 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 132,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking mechanical fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission outer axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,340 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,340 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 127,883 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 127,883 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 127,877 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 127,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside heavy corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2017 127,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 126,455 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 124,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 124,965 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,782 miles

engine burning oil at idle

Pass 11 Nov 2011 123,878 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 123,878 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 120,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 120,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise dampness at nearside rear hub

Pass 17 Nov 2009 115,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 110,184 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 110,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 116,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear chassis cross member corroded but not yet exccesive.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 111,476 miles

advise nsf top swivel for play

advise nsr top shockabsorber mount for fatigue

Pass 16 Aug 2005 103,787 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D26 MER is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D26 MER, 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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D26 MER is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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