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L372 BEL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,198 mi
Last recorded159,198 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL372 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 159,198 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

rear exhaust joint small blow, holed/corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 159,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Torsion bar rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Entire underside covered in underseal

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 158,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 158,624 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated Driver foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel slight seepage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 158,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 158,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 158,345 miles

All4 coil springs,corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 158,052 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 157,284 miles

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED O/S/F " " " "

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED INNER EDGE

N/S/R BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/SA/F BRAKE HOSE FERRUKLE COROSION

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

STEERING BOX MISTING OF OIL

SURFACE CORROSION THROUGH OUT

Pass 19 Sep 2013 155,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake disc corroded on outer surface

Pass 29 Sep 2012 154,302 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 154,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 153,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r lower spring mount slight corrosion

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

steering box slight leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 153,508 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r lower spring mount slight corrosion

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

steering box slight leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 147,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 142,597 miles

rear chassis and crossmembers corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 138,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 134,338 miles

front tyres getting low in tread.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 129,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate in poor condition.

offside rear shock absorber in poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 129,780 miles

front number plate in poor condition.

offside rear shock absorber in poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 123,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion 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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L372 BEL 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 71.4%.

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 L372 BEL, 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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L372 BEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L372 BEL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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