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D7 FNO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,743 mi
Last recorded126,743 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 FNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 126,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 126,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 126,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 123,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,866 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,551 miles

advise chassy painted

advise door corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2020 121,550 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise chassy painted

advise door corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 120,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable absorber lower bush slight movement (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,916 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Jan 2018 118,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering damper inappropriately modified bush worn (2.2.C.1e)

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,665 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 117,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose steering box arm (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 114,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 114,166 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 111,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 106,827 miles

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

adv underside including brake pipes covered with underseal

Fail 17 Dec 2012 106,827 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

adv underside including brake pipes covered with underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,653 miles

adv rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv chassis including brake pipes covered in waxoyl

adv rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,621 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

adv oil leak at park brake drum

adv rear brake discs pitted

adv steering arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,199 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,187 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 74,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,278 miles

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

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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D7 FNO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D7 FNO, 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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D7 FNO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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