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D51 SNF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,086 mi
Last recorded47,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 SNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 47,086 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2025 47,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 45,096 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 45,096 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,000 miles

Rear nearside and offside back plates missing

Fail 1 Jun 2023 100,000 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside back plates missing

Rear offside brake pad pins worn

Pass 19 Nov 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front both chasssis outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis outrigger corroded out side prescribed area at time of test!!

vehicle has general under body corossion

Pass 19 Nov 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017

Nearside Front outrigger/chassis corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded!!!!!!!!!!!! (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2016

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,963 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,639 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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D51 SNF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D51 SNF, 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 D51 SNF registered?

D51 SNF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is D51 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D51 SNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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