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L742 RKU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,014 mi
Last recorded200,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 RKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 200,014 miles

Nearside Front floor heavily corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 199,899 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under the reflector (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under the reflector (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/front axle/both front outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front floors above the outriggers

Fail 25 Feb 2025 199,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under the reflector (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under the reflector (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/front axle/both front outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front floors above the outriggers

Pass 8 Feb 2024 199,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under the reflector (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor is corroded above the outrigger

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

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

Offside Front floor is corroded above the outrigger

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under the reflector (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/front axle/both front outer hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 199,715 miles

Nearside Front bonnet retaining clip is not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle/gearbox/both outer hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside floors are corroded above the side cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 199,537 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above the cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above the cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 199,313 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above the cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet primary securing device worn

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above the cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 199,263 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to the floor above the cross member

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to the floor above the cross member

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 199,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front corrosion to the floor above the cross member

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to the floor above the cross member

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 199,096 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 199,096 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 198,240 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 196,156 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 196,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 192,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 190,196 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 190,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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L742 RKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L742 RKU, 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 L742 RKU registered?

L742 RKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L742 RKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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