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EG02 OBX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,277 mi
Last recorded184,277 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 OBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2023 184,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 183,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 182,020 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 178,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 164,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 151,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 146,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,287 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 121,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 113,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 109,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 101,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,775 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering arm joint dust cover split

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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EG02 OBX 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 100%.

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 EG02 OBX, 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

How do I check the history of EG02 OBX?

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What year was EG02 OBX registered?

EG02 OBX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is EG02 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 OBX shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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