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L944 YDG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,034 mi
Last recorded111,034 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 YDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 111,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body crossmember, under middle row of seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Footwell corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,846 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 110,793 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,401 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion

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

Offside Rear corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2023 109,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 109,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 108,737 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 108,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,292 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,370 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead to floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 106,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead to floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 100,638 miles

All steps sized in down position

Both rear trailing arm/chasse bush small play starting

Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,471 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust box missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasse leg /steering box mounting holed (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panard rod mounting bracket/chasse leg holed (2.4.A.3)

All steps sized in down position

Both rear trailing arm/chasse bush small play starting

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,481 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,552 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 83,552 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle below a, pillar (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,068 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,068 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,579 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front shock absorbers leaking oil slightly

slight underbody corrosion

vehicle body slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 67,609 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,520 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank is damp around tank unit and outlet area.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,097 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 56,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,886 miles

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

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

offside rear outrigger in front of wheel is slightley corroded

rear diff pinion seal leaking

transfer box seal leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2009 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

transfer box seal leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,470 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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L944 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L944 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.

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L944 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1993.

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