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D5 DNW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 DNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,966 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise : slight oil leak from gearbox/diff seals

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 118,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 118,625 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,292 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 117,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasisis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,159 miles

advise : front drag link steering arm slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2021 115,159 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail corroded (ourigger) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise : front drag link steering arm slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,569 miles

advise : slight play in both front hub bearings

advise ; surface corrsion to brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,219 miles

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,466 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 101,942 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,942 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,379 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 13 Jan 2014 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 91,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,876 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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D5 DNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D5 DNW, 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

How do I check the history of D5 DNW?

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What year was D5 DNW registered?

D5 DNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1993.

Is D5 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 DNW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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