CarVerify

Free Car Check

L903 NYC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,907 mi
Last recorded102,907 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL903 NYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front bulkhead has slight corosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,532 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,524 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,802 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 100,795 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,496 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,077 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,897 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 95,897 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle.. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer brake pad appears to be getting low..

Offside Front floor ribs starting to corrode away/inner arch..

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wiper blades have small tears at erxtreme ends of blades..but do clear windscreen..

brake fluid leval inbetween min/max..

engine oil leaks...

front swival hubs area slightly damp..

front tyres wearing on inner edges...

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,395 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm.. (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle.. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer brake pad appears to be getting low..

Offside Front floor ribs starting to corrode away/inner arch..

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wiper blades have small tears at erxtreme ends of blades..but do clear windscreen..

brake fluid leval inbetween min/max..

engine oil leaks...

front swival hubs area slightly damp..

front tyres wearing on inner edges...

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 93,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,912 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leaks from both front swival hubs...

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,732 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp lense slightly damaged...

slight oil leaks from both front swival hubs...

steering box coverd in oil..but no leaks found at time of test...

Pass 17 Sep 2011 80,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 80,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,878 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,992 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,992 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L903 NYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L903 NYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L903 NYC?

You can check the full history of L903 NYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L903 NYC registered?

L903 NYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1993.

Is L903 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L903 NYC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L903 NYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L903 NYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.