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L179 DRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,069 mi
Last recorded152,069 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 DRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 152,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,022 miles

all underbody and brakepipes covered in underseal

Pass 29 Nov 2021 148,011 miles

all underbody and brakepipes covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jan 2019 147,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 147,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 146,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 145,496 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 143,556 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 142,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 142,436 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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L179 DRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L179 DRH, 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 L179 DRH?

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What year was L179 DRH registered?

L179 DRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L179 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 DRH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L179 DRH have outstanding finance?

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