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L210 GYU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

289,900 mi
Last recorded289,900 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL210 GYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 289,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 289,138 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 289,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 296,936 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 296,936 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bracket at front void bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure A frame ball joint bracket to arms (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 285,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 285,490 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 283,231 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 283,231 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 279,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 279,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 277,207 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 277,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform on the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 271,593 miles

Front bumper deteriating

Front prop U/J to transfer box deteriating

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle tee piece (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 271,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper deteriating

Front prop U/J to transfer box deteriating

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle tee piece (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 266,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 266,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 260,975 miles

Front bumper deteriating

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 260,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at anti roll bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pedal has some free travel.

Front bumper deteriating

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket from rubber to chassis corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 254,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 254,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member and chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 249,922 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 249,922 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 247,393 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 247,393 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 242,057 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 242,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 234,346 miles

Centre rear lap belt bucke covers are missing.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 234,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear lap belt bucke covers are missing.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 228,759 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 228,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 223,122 miles

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

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

Some handbrake lever free travel.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 223,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Some handbrake lever free travel.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 216,164 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 216,047 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 210,385 miles

Wind screen is cracked below the swept area

Fail 24 Apr 2007 210,385 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Wind screen is cracked below the swept area

Pass 23 May 2006 201,280 miles

rear cross member corroding

Fail 23 May 2006 201,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear cross member corroding

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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L210 GYU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 L210 GYU, 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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L210 GYU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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