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L172 THP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

153,374 mi
Last recorded153,374 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 THP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 153,374 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in wax oil

suspension units corroded

under vehicle coated in wax oil

Fail 26 Aug 2026 153,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt/nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes coated in wax oil

suspension units corroded

under vehicle coated in wax oil

Pass 8 Sep 2025 152,234 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 152,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 152,224 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 152,224 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements BAD CONNECTION ON SWITCH, REPAIRED TIME OF TEST (4.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 152,215 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,618 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 149,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working bad earth (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,148 miles

small oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

steering box drag link boot

Pass 28 Oct 2019 144,430 miles

BRAKE SERVO AREA CORRODED

NSR AND OSR BUMP STOP AREAS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

OSF AND NSF OUTRIGGER CORRODED

OSF FLOOR CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 144,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CORRODED FRONT CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER SPRIG MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose BOTH FRONT AND REAR (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) DROP ARM IS NEW AND INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED (2.3 (a) (i))

BRAKE SERVO AREA CORRODED

NSR AND OSR BUMP STOP AREAS CORRODED

OIL LEAK

OSF AND NSF OUTRIGGER CORRODED

OSF FLOOR CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 138,138 miles

Engine has oil leak

NSF bulkhead area corroded

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,273 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 121,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,424 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,424 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 111,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shock upper bushes worn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 107,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shock upper bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 101,544 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,174 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2009 87,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2008 80,596 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,269 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 80,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Aug 2006 77,312 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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L172 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 L172 THP, 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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What year was L172 THP registered?

L172 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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