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L97 MYG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,576 mi
Last recorded152,576 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 MYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 152,576 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 152,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ,ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm, ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Nearside Front floor panel corroded

Offside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor panel corroded

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 149,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Nearside Front floor panel corroded

Offside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor panel corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 146,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Nearside Front floor panel corroded

Offside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Fail 14 Mar 2024 146,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Nearside Front floor panel corroded

Offside Front Outer body mounting fixing corroded, but overall security not significantly reduced

Pass 6 Mar 2023 145,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front corrosion to floor panel

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 145,374 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 145,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,834 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to floor panel not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside exterior mirror missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 144,089 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

drivers door check strap defective

Fail 18 Nov 2019 144,089 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

drivers door check strap defective

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Aug 2018 141,541 miles

Nearside Front body mounting area corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mounting area corroded

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 141,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting area corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mounting area corroded

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 4 May 2017 134,224 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2017 134,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 118,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,891 miles

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

Slight corrosion to N/S/F radius arm axle mounting.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,670 miles

Seatbelts only fitted to 2 of 4 sidefacing rear seats.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 112,613 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chassis corroded and holed at NSF.

OSF turret badly corroded.

Seatbelts only fitted to 2 of 4 sidefacing rear seats.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,121 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 110,119 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 102,377 miles

o/s/f outrigger corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

n/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 75,011 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,657 miles

rear shock bushes worn

surface corrsion on offside rear panel

Fail 20 Apr 2006 34,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,790 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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L97 MYG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L97 MYG, 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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L97 MYG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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