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L998 DBA

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

129,979 mi
Last recorded129,979 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 DBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 129,979 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 129,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 129,482 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,506 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,993 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 127,986 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 127,483 miles

corrosion near side foot well

corrosion rear chassis

Fail 27 Nov 2020 127,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion near side foot well

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 126,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 126,301 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

chassis rusty front to rear

cracks in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 23 Jun 2017 124,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

chassis rusty front to rear

cracks in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,588 miles

exhaust rusty middle and rear advise replace

rust on chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,311 miles

exhaust middle and rear rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,052 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

windscreen washer return spring broken but still capable of operating washers

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,034 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

windscreen washer return spring broken but still capable of operating washers

Pass 19 Jun 2013 113,031 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 113,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

engine and gearbox very oily

paly in steering

slight leak steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 109,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 107,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 97,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,938 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 94,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 92,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 92,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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L998 DBA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 L998 DBA, 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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L998 DBA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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