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L782 OSR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

203,032 mi
Last recorded203,032 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL782 OSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 203,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 196,322 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 196,320 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 192,904 miles

Nearside Front Swivel Hub Leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear A Frame Ball Joint Dust Cover

Pass 29 Jun 2022 191,405 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 190,425 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 188,430 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 186,331 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Offside Front power steering box weeping

Pass 26 Jun 2018 183,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 182,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 180,560 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in rear A frame joint

Pass 13 Jan 2015 178,196 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 176,683 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 176,683 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s front hub seal leaking

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 169,422 miles

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

n/s front hub seal leeaking

Pass 30 Nov 2011 161,466 miles

front hub seals leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2011 161,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front hub seals leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2010 152,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 152,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 149,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

front axle corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cuts in tread

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 149,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

front axle corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cuts in tread

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 7 Oct 2008 148,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 148,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 141,999 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 141,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside seat belt not checked due to child seat fitment

Pass 11 Mar 2006 133,226 miles

o/s rear hub has oil leak

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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L782 OSR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L782 OSR, 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 L782 OSR registered?

L782 OSR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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