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THR 711J

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

395,605 mi
Last recorded395,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHR 711J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 395,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 395,605 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 393,812 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front floor corrosion

Offside Rear outrigger corrosion

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 393,812 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front floor corrosion

Offside Rear outrigger corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 391,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 391,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 388,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion n/s and o/s body mounts

Fail 2 Dec 2021 388,170 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

excessive corrosion near OSF and NSF body mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2020 384,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

excessive corrosion within 30cm of OSF,NSF and center body mounts but doesnt affect overall security of body

Fail 18 Nov 2020 384,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

excessive corrosion within 30cm of OSF,NSF and center body mounts but doesnt affect overall security of body

Pass 6 Dec 2019 377,707 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff to prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

excessive corrosion with in 30cm of OSF+NSF+OS center+NS center body mounts but doesnt affect overall security of body

Fail 5 Dec 2019 377,697 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction OSF wiper parks in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff to prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

excessive corrosion with in 30cm of OSF+NSF+OS center+NS center body mounts but doesnt affect overall security of body

Pass 6 Dec 2018 374,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate faded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 374,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear number plate faded

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front diff to prop seal leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2017 370,854 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear diff noisey

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 370,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Both fronts (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Front wiper parks in view (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Front wiper parks in view (8.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front and rear springs corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear diff noisey

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 364,447 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to parts of body

Fail 18 Nov 2016 364,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front has excessive corrosion with in 30cm of a body mount but does not affect overall security

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to parts of body

Pass 19 Nov 2015 354,101 miles

general corrosion and repairs to chassis and body

nearside rear outer female seat belt clip outer housing broken

Fail 17 Nov 2015 354,100 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion and repairs to chassis and body

nearside rear outer female seat belt clip outer housing broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 342,802 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 342,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all metal brake pipes corroded

battery warning lamp on

chassis and underside components heavily corroded

front diff oil leak

nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

nearside front spot light main beam not working(standard lamp main beam operating)

nearside rear seat belt female clip outer housing broken but operation not impaired

offside rear leaf spring bump stop corroded and insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2013 330,710 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 330,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 317,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 306,073 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 306,073 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,009 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 29,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper baldes splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 24 Nov 2009 226,238 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 226,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 265,765 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 265,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 251,749 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r door will not open from inside or out

Fail 9 Nov 2007 251,742 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s/r door will not open from inside or out

Pass 22 Nov 2006 235,066 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2006 235,066 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 222,925 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 222,925 miles

Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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THR 711J is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 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 THR 711J, 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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THR 711J is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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