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DFZ 993

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,469 mi
Last recorded122,469 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 993
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,469 miles

Nearside step rear bracket to chassis is not connected .

Fail 28 Nov 2025 122,463 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front position lamps when operated also operate the dip beam lamps . (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black with silver letter - registration plates only allowed on vehicles registered before 1st January 1980 . (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering bar ball joint dust cover split extensively . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black with silver letter - registration plates only allowed on vehicles registered before 1st January 1980 . (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch missing no switch found to operate offside rear mounted fog lamp . (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside step rear bracket to chassis is not connected .

Pass 1 Mar 2024 121,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,905 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 118,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 118,760 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2011 118,761 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 118,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,689 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,689 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 117,173 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 117,124 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 115,939 miles

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

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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DFZ 993 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DFZ 993, 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

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What year was DFZ 993 registered?

DFZ 993 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is DFZ 993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 993 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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