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L953 YDG

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,021 mi
Last recorded73,021 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 YDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 73,021 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both very rear axle (5.3.2 (c))

both swivel ball leaking

slight power steering leak

Pass 19 May 2025 71,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

o/s front swivel ball leaking

o/s rear back slight damaged

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 70,308 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

slight movement in o/s front drag link end

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,769 miles

slight leak from steering box

slight movement in idler arm from steering box

Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,335 miles

Both rear wheel arch slight corrosion not prescribed area

Drag link slight play

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Slight seepage o/s swivel joint

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,420 miles

slight oil leak

slight play track rod end

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,011 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,118 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 62,428 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,457 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,854 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,553 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,823 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,391 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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L953 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L953 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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What year was L953 YDG registered?

L953 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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