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L446 DTX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,337 mi
Last recorded131,337 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 DTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 131,337 miles

Front Bull bar/Bumper corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor just behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor just behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount just in front of rear wheel slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 131,337 miles

Front Bull bar/Bumper corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor just behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor just behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount just in front of rear wheel slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 130,067 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 130,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,636 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,263 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 129,263 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,039 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 129,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle top ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,510 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 128,510 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure Central (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle, lower shock mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,464 miles

slight oil leak p/s box

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 128,200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 128,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 125,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 124,300 miles

corrosion in rear chassis

Pass 28 Jun 2013 122,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 120,323 miles

corrosion in rear discs

Pass 7 May 2010 118,826 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 118,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 117,650 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 117,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 112,623 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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L446 DTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L446 DTX, 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 L446 DTX registered?

L446 DTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L446 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L446 DTX shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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