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L704 AGG

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,311 mi
Last recorded141,311 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 AGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 141,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 136,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 135,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 134,072 miles

slight leak steering box

Pass 20 May 2020 131,695 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 129,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 127,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 124,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 121,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 116,721 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

UNIVERSAL JOINTS EXCESSIVELY WORN.

Pass 23 May 2012 114,733 miles

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

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

steering box damp

Fail 21 May 2012 114,677 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,354 miles

brake pads worn

brake warning lamp on

handbrake high

Pass 15 Jun 2010 108,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 102,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,313 miles

front number plate holed & border line on specifications

large sections of underside of vehicle covered in dry mud & difficult to view

Fail 11 Jun 2008 97,292 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate holed & border line on specifications

large sections of underside of vehicle covered in dry mud & difficult to view

Pass 14 Mar 2007 90,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,649 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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L704 AGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L704 AGG, 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 L704 AGG registered?

L704 AGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L704 AGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 AGG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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