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L2 KGW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

2,403 mi
Last recorded2,403 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 KGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 2,403 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Pass 23 Jun 2025 1,766 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

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

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

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

Parking brake tell-tale not working

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Fail 19 Jun 2025 1,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail Fan belt (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay missing

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

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

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

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

Parking brake tell-tale not working

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 24 May 2024 1,567 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rough on full lock

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 22 May 2024 1,565 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper and lower rubber mounts deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rough on full lock

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 13 May 2024 1,547 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 1 miles

Front wiper operation dosen't have full travel

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

steering slight stiff turning to then right

Fail 4 Jan 2022

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front propshaft slider joint worn

Front wiper operation dosen't have full travel

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

steering slight stiff turning to then right

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,008 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 100,007 miles

Battery insecure battery box base excessively corroded (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger seat belt attachment bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to outrigger bracket bottom of A piller (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers footwell, plate fitted and not adequately welded in (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively loose on spindles (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Really needs slammed to shut (6.2.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 100,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 100,000 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 100,006 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 100,002 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,001 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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L2 KGW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L2 KGW, 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 L2 KGW registered?

L2 KGW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L2 KGW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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