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RIB 3363

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,134 mi
Last recorded172,134 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 3363
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 172,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 170,920 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 170,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 169,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 168,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe fractured and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle on both sides /brakes appear to function (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported support bracket fractured at calliper end (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 167,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 166,357 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 164,763 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 164,763 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure Panhard rod bracket bolts slack on chassis and steering box bush (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 163,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 163,270 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 163,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 163,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 161,726 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 161,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 161,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 161,275 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn but not affecting mot

Pass 8 Dec 2008 160,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 160,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2007 160,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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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RIB 3363 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RIB 3363, 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 RIB 3363 registered?

RIB 3363 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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