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G29 GWR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 GWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 134,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,604 miles

Slight play in O/S/F drive ball assembly

Pass 4 Jun 2024 127,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 124,166 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 124,161 miles

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 121,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded and plated bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 121,777 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded and plated bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,266 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded and plated (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Chassis corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both wipers smeary

Fail 21 Dec 2018 121,253 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt over rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r shock, n/s/r tie bar and n/s/r spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower shaft to box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Both wipers smeary

Chassis corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft to box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead corroded and plated (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 115,280 miles

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 115,213 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks from engine and transfer case

Fail 16 Dec 2016 106,956 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan moving upwards toward servo on bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks from engine and transfer case

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,972 miles

Both front floor pans getting rusty.

Chassis rails have surface rust.

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

Rear brake hose deteriorating.

Seat belts fraying.

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 100,937 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod 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 has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle chassis rail. (6.1.B.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering arm from bottom of steering box. (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Both front floor pans rusty.

Chassis rails have surface rust.

Nearside front tyre low on tread.

Rear brake hoses deteriorating.

Seat belts fraying.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

repairs been made to bulk head

Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,120 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

repairs been made to rear chassie

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,120 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

repairs been made to rear chassie

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,981 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Slight play in steering system.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,416 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 106,967 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 106,967 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 100,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 97,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 91,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,080 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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G29 GWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 G29 GWR, 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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G29 GWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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