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L336 SWV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL336 SWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 124,646 miles

Front chip in front windscreen

tyres cracked and perished

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2024 123,582 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,358 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 122,169 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,957 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 121,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 121,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,524 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 121,516 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 121,337 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,996 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear chassis rusty

offside and nearside rear road springs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear chassis rusty

offside and nearside rear road springs rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2013 120,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 116,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drop arm ball joint dust cover insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,879 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,488 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 105,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 103,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 101,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 100,491 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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L336 SWV 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 90.5%.

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 L336 SWV, 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 L336 SWV registered?

L336 SWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L336 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L336 SWV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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