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L276 SPN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,538 mi
Last recorded107,538 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 SPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 107,538 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Rear chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

General corrosion to under side and chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 107,469 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 6 May 2023 107,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface rust underside.

Pass 23 Apr 2022 107,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 107,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 107,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 106,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 105,484 miles

all four inner wheel arches corroded

all four trailing arm bushes perished

chassis corroded front and rear

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

general under body and suspension corrosion

oil around power steering box

oil leak around both front and rear diffs

oil leaks around engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear drop panel under door corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 100,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 100,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 100,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 100,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 100,005 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 100,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 100,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 100,005 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 100,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 99,337 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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L276 SPN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L276 SPN, 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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What year was L276 SPN registered?

L276 SPN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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