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G13 RTB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

262,415 mi
Last recorded262,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 RTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 262,415 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 262,145 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 262,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 259,313 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 242,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 241,987 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 241,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 240,784 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 240,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 231,134 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 231,134 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 220,039 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play top column uj (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 220,039 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bottom hinge pin broken (6.2.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play top column uj (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 209,540 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in offside front swivel

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2015 209,540 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of system broken in two (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 197,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 197,927 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 189,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front hub seals damp

vehicle underside becoming deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 189,360 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front hub seals damp

various minor oil leaks

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 933,153 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 188,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 187,847 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 187,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 184,308 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 184,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 172,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 158,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 158,389 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G13 RTB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G13 RTB, 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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G13 RTB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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