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L991 NYD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 NYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 127,554 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 127,551 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater position (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective broken / part missing of lens missing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand side (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 127,450 miles

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from hub seal

Offside Front Slight oil leak from hub seal

Fail 11 Feb 2025 127,450 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from hub seal

Offside Front Slight oil leak from hub seal

Pass 4 Mar 2024 127,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak from front hub seal

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front slight leak from hub oil seal

Fail 8 Feb 2024 127,395 miles

Central Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed risk of engine damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,322 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,196 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 127,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,179 miles

Chassis corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,098 miles

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

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

Rear rear footbrake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,214 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 112,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 73,714 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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L991 NYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L991 NYD, 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 L991 NYD registered?

L991 NYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L991 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L991 NYD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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