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L362 DRN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,746 mi
Last recorded100,746 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL362 DRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,746 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,194 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 100,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker mounting bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,641 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 98,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,540 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,532 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,376 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 92,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,607 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear seat base collapsed

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog light obscured by jack

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,606 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear seat base collapsed

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog light obscured by jack

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 May 2017 89,786 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 89,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 May 2016 87,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2015 86,393 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 May 2014 84,125 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

justed passed emissions

Fail 8 May 2014 84,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

grease leaking offside and nearside front swivel joints

justed passed emissions

Pass 30 May 2013 82,709 miles

Advise all brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,252 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,248 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,703 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,703 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,885 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,125 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 52,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L362 DRN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L362 DRN, 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 L362 DRN registered?

L362 DRN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L362 DRN safe to buy?

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