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L175 SVC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

248,259 mi
Last recorded248,259 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 SVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 248,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 248,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 238,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 230,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 230,418 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 229,756 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 229,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 226,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lense slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 221,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rearward u/joint deterioration noted (2.4.G.4b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 215,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 211,409 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Rear propshaft uj worn

exhaust system corroded

main beam flash not working

Fail 5 Nov 2015 211,408 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Rear propshaft uj worn

exhaust system corroded

main beam flash not working

Pass 17 Nov 2014 205,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 205,187 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 199,228 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 199,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 193,178 miles

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

roof lining hanging down not obstructing drivers view

slight movement between steering box shaft and steering arm. nut and locking device still attached

slight wear to anti slip provision on brake pedal

Fail 2 Nov 2012 193,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

roof lining hanging down not obstructing drivers view

slight movement between steering box shaft and steering arm. nut and locking device still attached

slight wear to anti slip provision on brake pedal

Pass 10 Nov 2011 186,333 miles

(1)Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed. (2)OS headlamp poor light output.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 186,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

(1)Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed. (2)OS headlamp poor light output.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 175,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 175,246 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 158,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror cracked,

Pass 28 Aug 2009 158,562 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror cracked,

Pass 5 Sep 2008 150,831 miles

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

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

rear exhaust baffles

Fail 5 Sep 2008 150,831 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust baffles

Pass 7 Aug 2007 141,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 134,484 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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L175 SVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L175 SVC, 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 L175 SVC registered?

L175 SVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.

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