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NED 974

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,154 mi
Last recorded89,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNED 974
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,331 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,825 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,804 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,270 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,194 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,371 miles

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

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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NED 974 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NED 974, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NED 974?

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What year was NED 974 registered?

NED 974 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is NED 974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NED 974 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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