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L510 YNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 YNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,136 miles

all tyres old and cracking

oil leaks

osf seat belt slight damaged

rear brake discs pitted

underside suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,695 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers bushes worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel bearing dust cover missing of hub

Nearside Rear tyre is 16 years old

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre is 18 years old

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers bushes starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body chassis showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair patches been carried out to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 66,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers bushes worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel bearing dust cover missing of hub

Nearside Rear tyre is 16 years old

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre is 18 years old

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers bushes starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body chassis showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair patches been carried out to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,315 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 66,099 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,858 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,499 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 65,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,123 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 63,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bump (6.1.C.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,312 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,307 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,695 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,225 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,225 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,569 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion of o/s rear shock absorber mount on rear axle

Fail 1 Feb 2010 58,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 57,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 56,622 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,622 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 55,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,608 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 53,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,686 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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L510 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L510 YNX, 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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L510 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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