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L268 NYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 NYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 112,070 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,724 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle stabliser mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 103,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drop arm ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle stabliser mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,240 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 101,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,201 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 99,201 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,962 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,674 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,234 miles

Slight fuel leak from lift pump (onto oil filter)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,172 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,172 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 85,446 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,740 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,740 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,711 miles

Fuel filter housing slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,256 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 74,126 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 74,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,672 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,152 miles

Dust boot on offside track rod end broken

Fuel filter mounting slightly loose

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,526 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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L268 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L268 NYA, 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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L268 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1993.

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