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L757 JSG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

61,412 mi
Last recorded61,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL757 JSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 60,208 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 59,386 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 59,386 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 58,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 58,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Swivel seal retailer heavily corroded

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

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

Underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 21 May 2021 58,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Manual adjusters inop (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Swivel seal retailer heavily corroded

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

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

Underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 57,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 5x joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose os back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged short, kinked at caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 57,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 5x joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose os back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose front section to centre section clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose front section to centre section clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged short, kinked at caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,562 miles

Emmisions tested on earlier type engine as carburettor fueling

Nearside Front Footwell / floor corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footwell / floor corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 55,946 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 54,778 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 54,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,212 miles

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

parking brake binding on

Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

parking brake binding on

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 50,949 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 49,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,363 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake close to max travel

Fail 28 May 2010 48,363 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake close to max travel

Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,997 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,124 miles

windscreen has small chip on nearside

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,122 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fog light switch sticky

Fail 14 Jul 2006 38,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fog light switch sticky

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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L757 JSG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L757 JSG, 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 L757 JSG registered?

L757 JSG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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