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L780 LNC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,000 mi
Last recorded163,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 LNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 163,000 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Front pillar/bulkhead

Pass 13 Jan 2025 162,947 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 162,925 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear x member report only

Fail 6 Oct 2023 162,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 162,874 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear rear crossmember corroded outer edge

corrosion on underside but not structural

Pass 27 Sep 2021 162,806 miles

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

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

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 162,806 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Foot Well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 162,790 miles

OSF bulk head severely corroded but solid at time of test

chassis corroded front to rear but solid at time of test

front and rear suspension components corroded but solid at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2019 161,883 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear crossmember some corrosion but still structure ok

Fail 29 Aug 2019 161,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear crossmember some corrosion but still structure ok

Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,198 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 161,198 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 160,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine/gear box ()

nearside front swivel damp

steering box damp

Pass 21 Sep 2016 159,563 miles

Nearside bulkhead slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 159,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside bulkhead slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 158,400 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 158,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 157,583 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 157,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 156,819 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

n/s/r tyre some cuts to tread not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 27 Aug 2013 156,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

n/s/r tyre some cuts to tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Sep 2012 155,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 154,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 153,729 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 153,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 152,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 152,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 150,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 149,036 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L780 LNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L780 LNC, 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 L780 LNC registered?

L780 LNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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