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L783 GAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,526 mi
Last recorded133,526 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 133,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,676 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 128,634 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,341 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to most underside components

Most underside suspension bushes deteriorated and cracking, no excessive movement

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Under side of vehicle in general is Very Rusty

Fail 16 May 2019 125,716 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Under side of vehicle in general is Very Rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,766 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 124,485 miles

Nearside Rear footbrake pulling low readings

Offside Rear foot brake pulling low readings

starting to get corroded under vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2016 124,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 123,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 122,082 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 119,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s drag link end worn

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 17 Feb 2012 119,729 miles

n/s drag link end worn

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Feb 2011 116,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both sides door steps slightly corroded

front bumber slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 113,389 miles

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2009 106,949 miles

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

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 103,121 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 94,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 85,148 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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L783 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L783 GAW, 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 L783 GAW registered?

L783 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L783 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L783 GAW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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