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L302 DVU

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,286 mi
Last recorded216,286 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL302 DVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 216,286 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 215,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 214,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 213,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 212,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 210,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 201,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 199,133 miles

handbrake travel long

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 194,543 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 194,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 193,727 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 193,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 190,787 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 190,782 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 184,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 177,999 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 170,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 168,164 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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L302 DVU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L302 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L302 DVU registered?

L302 DVU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L302 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L302 DVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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