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L768 GUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

153,999 mi
Last recorded153,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL768 GUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 153,999 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,396 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,396 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,254 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 113,252 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,513 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 112,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,202 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 109,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable panhard rod mount on axle (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trumpet (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trumpet (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside battery box insecure

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,388 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 108,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 107,121 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,121 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,691 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 104,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,057 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 100,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 100,489 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,206 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,206 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 90,414 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,053 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 88,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 88,188 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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L768 GUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel 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 L768 GUX, 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 L768 GUX registered?

L768 GUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L768 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L768 GUX shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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