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L939 YDG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

207,812 mi
Last recorded207,812 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL939 YDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 207,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 205,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 196,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 190,859 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 185,597 miles

Battery tray corroded but not seriously.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 169,747 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 169,747 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 166,212 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 166,212 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 162,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 157,280 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,903 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 147,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 140,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 140,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 121,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 104,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,341 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 81,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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L939 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L939 YDG, 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 L939 YDG?

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What year was L939 YDG registered?

L939 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1993.

Is L939 YDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L939 YDG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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