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D9 OSV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,113 mi
Last recorded7,113 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 7,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 6,622 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2023 6,529 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2023 6,529 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2021 5,517 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Nov 2019 5,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,223 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 99,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,053 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 20 Aug 2013 117,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 114,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 114,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 113,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 113,495 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 113,495 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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D9 OSV 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 D9 OSV, 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 D9 OSV registered?

D9 OSV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is D9 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 OSV 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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