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L466 OWK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

169,345 mi
Last recorded169,345 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL466 OWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 169,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 169,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 165,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 165,604 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,027 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 163,027 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 160,229 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 160,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 160,191 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front axle both sides lower arms axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,004 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,499 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 154,491 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Warning lamp not showing (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 148,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened caseing as slight corrosion (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened caseing as slight corrosion (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened caseing as slight corrosion (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened caseing as slight corrosion (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 135,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 135,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 128,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 123,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 123,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 116,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,831 miles

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

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

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 108,845 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 108,801 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 105,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 98,013 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,997 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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L466 OWK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L466 OWK, 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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L466 OWK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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