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L674 SWT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,006 mi
Last recorded100,006 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL674 SWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 100,006 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 100,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,777 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 99,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,835 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,539 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,427 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 94,423 miles

Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,886 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,885 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 90,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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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L674 SWT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L674 SWT, 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 L674 SWT registered?

L674 SWT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L674 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L674 SWT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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