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PEG 120X

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

145,407 mi
Last recorded145,407 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEG 120X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 145,407 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 145,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,450 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING BRACLET CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS AND CROSSMEMEBER CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 143,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING BRACLET CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS AND CROSSMEMEBER CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 141,342 miles

Chassis coated and slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 141,342 miles

Chassis coated and slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,070 miles

rear dif oil seal

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,483 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded, not yet considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,173 miles

All tyres heavily perished

Front propshaft rear UJ has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Steering column UJ has slight play

Underside heavily coated with rustproofing (including chassis and brake pipes)

Fail 15 Oct 2018 126,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres heavily perished

Front propshaft rear UJ has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Steering column UJ has slight play

Underside heavily coated with rustproofing (including chassis and brake pipes)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,243 miles

All tyres have perished sidewalls

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 120,218 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

All tyres have perished sidewalls

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 117,248 miles

sidewall cracking nearside front tyre

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 5 Oct 2016 117,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

sidewall cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 114,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,515 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 109,474 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 105,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,183 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2011 101,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 99,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,310 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 98,310 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake hose perished but not leaking at this time.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 97,016 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 97,016 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 94,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 94,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,183 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 83,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 83,772 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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PEG 120X is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 PEG 120X, 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 PEG 120X registered?

PEG 120X is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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