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ROE 72Y

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 72Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 83,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 79,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,003 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,634 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,823 miles

no working reverse lamp

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,421 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,421 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 54,104 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 53,824 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 53,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,146 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2014 52,868 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 52,857 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 52,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2012 51,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,402 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,370 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,541 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,368 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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ROE 72Y is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ROE 72Y, 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 ROE 72Y registered?

ROE 72Y is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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