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L766 MVX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,956 mi
Last recorded110,956 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 MVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,720 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member/bumper (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 99,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,311 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 94,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 89,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 85,080 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,448 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,448 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 81,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,383 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L766 MVX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White 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 L766 MVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L766 MVX?

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What year was L766 MVX registered?

L766 MVX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L766 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L766 MVX 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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