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L477 PSG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

252,009 mi
Last recorded252,009 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 PSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 252,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 250,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 248,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 246,080 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 244,361 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 241,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 207,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 204,823 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 204,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 189,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 173,647 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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L477 PSG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L477 PSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L477 PSG?

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What year was L477 PSG registered?

L477 PSG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L477 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L477 PSG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L477 PSG have outstanding finance?

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