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D606 NYG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,405 mi
Last recorded174,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD606 NYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 174,405 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 174,402 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 173,821 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 173,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 173,323 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 172,664 miles

rear brake disc back plates corroded.

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s.

various oil leaks, engine, gearbox, front hub swivels.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 171,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 170,683 miles

Slight play in steering

Fail 26 Feb 2021 170,680 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering

Pass 14 Mar 2020 170,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 170,499 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 170,491 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 170,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 167,691 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 163,870 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 160,670 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 156,452 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 148,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 138,554 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drop arm ball joint boot split

Fail 17 Apr 2008 128,830 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 128,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 119,136 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 119,136 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,064 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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D606 NYG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D606 NYG, 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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What year was D606 NYG registered?

D606 NYG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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