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DEF 544T

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEF 544T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 96,783 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 96,775 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,228 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 95,460 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,182 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

play in steering wheel.

Fail 29 Nov 2021 93,182 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

play in steering wheel.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,099 miles

Front Diff seal slight leak.

play in steering wheel.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 87,883 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,808 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower 2 bolts loose on lower spare wheel carrier mounting plate

Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower 2 bolts loose on lower spare wheel carrier mounting plate

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,853 miles

free play in steering wheel boss - recommend repair

nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bush worn

parking brake efficiency close to limit

tested under wet conditions

Pass 18 Dec 2016 79,109 miles

both front drive hub seals leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,073 miles

both front swivel seals leaking

play in rear propshaft u/j

Fail 5 Jan 2016 76,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount bolt nut missing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droparm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount bolt nut missing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

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

both front swivel seals leaking

play in rear propshaft u/j

transfer box filler bung loose and leaking

turbo pipe not connected

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,216 miles

rear exhaust mount panel corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,204 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount panel corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,196 miles

both rear brake discs correded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

both rear brake discs correded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 70,065 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,400 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE CRACKING AND SPLITTING ON SIDEWALLS,THE DIESAL LEAK OFF PIPES ARE LEAKING FUEL,THE SUMPGASKET,ROCKERCOVER GASKET,FRONT AND REAR MAIN CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALS AND THE TRANSFER BOX SEALS ARE ALL LEAKING OIL

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

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

THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED AND CORRODED

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,973 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 58,598 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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DEF 544T is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DEF 544T, 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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DEF 544T is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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