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L375 GUR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,615 mi
Last recorded137,615 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL375 GUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,615 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe broke but back box still there (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 134,839 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 134,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 133,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,361 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 131,361 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 129,501 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 129,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,781 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,084 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s front tyre lightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s front tyre lightly perished

Pass 4 May 2016 122,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 122,439 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,303 miles

centre mirror insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2013 117,900 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 117,900 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 117,897 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 113,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,951 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 103,005 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,273 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 89,273 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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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L375 GUR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L375 GUR, 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 L375 GUR registered?

L375 GUR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L375 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L375 GUR shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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