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L242 NYB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,153 mi
Last recorded161,153 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 NYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 161,153 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 160,528 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 160,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost track rod end/ drag link boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 160,084 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pit man arm ball joint (steering box arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 159,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 159,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 159,032 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 158,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 158,716 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 158,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 150,455 miles

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 150,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,000 miles

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

all rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 144,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,244 miles

excessive play in front prop u.j

Fail 14 Mar 2016 142,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

excessive play in front prop u.j

Pass 18 Mar 2015 140,284 miles

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

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

slight play front uj of front prop-shaft

Fail 18 Mar 2015 140,284 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play front uj of front prop-shaft

Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,986 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 137,957 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking oil contaminated rear brake hose

Pass 11 Mar 2013 131,263 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 131,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

top bull bar mounting broke

Pass 8 Mar 2012 123,002 miles

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 122,993 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 115,987 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 115,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,618 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 107,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,859 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking oil

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,722 miles

rear u/j on front propshaft worn

Pass 9 Mar 2007 90,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,457 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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L242 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L242 NYB, 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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L242 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1993.

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