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L7 DYC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

237,326 mi
Last recorded237,326 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 DYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 237,326 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 237,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 235,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 235,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 231,993 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 229,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2022 229,926 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 227,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non oblig driving lamp out

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 227,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush mounting badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush mounting badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non oblig driving lamp out

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 224,824 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 222,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 220,281 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from lower steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 220,281 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from lower steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 215,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 207,658 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 201,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 195,818 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 190,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear and centre seat backrest mechanisms worn [ just acceptable]

tested in wet conditions

Fail 18 Dec 2013 190,434 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear and centre seat backrest mechanisms worn [ just acceptable]

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Dec 2012 182,876 miles

lower brake effort on n/s/r than on o/s/r

Pass 5 Dec 2011 177,471 miles

seepage at power steering box

Pass 16 Dec 2010 171,804 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

fuel residue [tank area]

Pass 14 Dec 2009 163,322 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 159,028 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 152,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 144,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 137,973 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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L7 DYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L7 DYC, 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 L7 DYC registered?

L7 DYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L7 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 DYC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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