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L817 ARY

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

226,580 mi
Last recorded226,580 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 ARY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 226,580 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie bar rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 221,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 217,358 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arms, (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Swivel joint housing, slight leak both sides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 212,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 207,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 203,851 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 203,836 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod front mount on chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod front mount on chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop front joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie rod rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 197,314 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 197,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both joints before and after the centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in middle of chassis on the inside holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member where tank is mounted holed on both sides facing the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 192,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 192,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (2X holes (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both front out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 188,308 miles

battery box has 2 holes not in prescribed area

Pass 8 Feb 2016 184,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner sill section corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 180,818 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 176,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion around pedal area ,but plated on the inside

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2014 176,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion around pedal area ,but plated on the inside

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 170,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2012 165,951 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jan 2012 165,951 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jan 2011 161,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 155,760 miles

small hole in rear crossmember

Pass 8 Jan 2007 142,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 142,409 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 135,172 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 135,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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L817 ARY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L817 ARY, 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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L817 ARY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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