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L272 NYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 NYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 79,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 79,589 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 'A Frame' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,385 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 79,362 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 77,985 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 77,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,170 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 77,166 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,323 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,755 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,373 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,897 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 72,744 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,027 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/front and o/s/rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,027 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/front and o/s/rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,403 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,903 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 66,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 65,282 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 61,743 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 61,743 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L272 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L272 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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L272 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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