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L508 DKM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,738 mi
Last recorded81,738 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 DKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,332 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,170 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak steering box area

Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,781 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,095 miles

NSF TYRE AGED (1990)

NSR TYRE AGED (1990)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF TYRE AGED (1990)

OSR TYRE AGED (1990)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 80,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

NSF TYRE AGED (1990)

NSR TYRE AGED (1990)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OSF TYRE AGED (1990)

OSR TYRE AGED (1990)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,046 miles

All Four tyres heavily perished on sidewalls and fronts worn close to wear indicators

All body mounts corroded

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle joint weeping

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

Various chassis and floor areas corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 80,034 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

All body mounts corroded

All four coil springs corroded

All four tyres heavily perished and tearing on sidewalls

Offside front axle knuckle joint weeping

Rear service brake performance low, requires attention

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Various chassis and floor areas corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 80,023 miles

Emissions not tested due to risk of damage to vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various over vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system blowing advise sealing

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both tyres badly cracked and has deep cuts in tread not down to cords

Front steering damper bush worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear door skin split

Rear both tyres badly cracked and has deep cuts in tread not down to cords

various corrosion over vehicle

Pass 5 May 2017 78,917 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 78,917 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,106 miles

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

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 78,085 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORTS POOR

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,904 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK FROM OSF SWIVEL JOINT SEAL

REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORTS POOR

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,826 miles

OIL LEAK FROM OSF AXLE SWIVEL JOINT - RECOMMEND REPAIR

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

OIL LEAK FROM OSF AXLE SWIVEL JOINT - RECOMMEND REPAIR

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,633 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 70,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,940 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,837 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 50,834 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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L508 DKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L508 DKM, 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 L508 DKM registered?

L508 DKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.

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