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G13 SVX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,840 mi
Last recorded19,840 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 SVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 19,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 19,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 18,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 17,730 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 17,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,190 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 16,188 miles

Rear Seat belt missing Both (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 15,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,057 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 6 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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G13 SVX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G13 SVX, 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 G13 SVX?

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What year was G13 SVX registered?

G13 SVX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is G13 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 SVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G13 SVX have outstanding finance?

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