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L316 GUJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

152,602 mi
Last recorded152,602 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 GUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 152,602 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 152,546 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 152,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 152,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 152,426 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 152,333 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 152,253 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 152,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 151,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 150,693 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 149,943 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 149,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 148,090 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 147,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 146,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 144,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 142,197 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 142,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 137,281 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 131,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 121,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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L316 GUJ 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 95.2%.

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 L316 GUJ, 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 L316 GUJ registered?

L316 GUJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L316 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L316 GUJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L316 GUJ have outstanding finance?

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