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L773 NTW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,383 mi
Last recorded153,383 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 NTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 153,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 151,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 147,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 147,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 144,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 142,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 141,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 139,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 137,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 134,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 132,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 130,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 127,107 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 123,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 121,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 117,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 113,549 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 109,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 104,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 98,322 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 98,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L773 NTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 L773 NTW, 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

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What year was L773 NTW registered?

L773 NTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L773 NTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L773 NTW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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