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TJZ 9174

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 9174
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 119,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,877 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2025 118,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 118,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,608 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 112,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,485 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 108,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 107,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,645 miles

Exhaust sytem rusty

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Floor pan rusty

Nearside front floor pan rusty

Offside Front Floor pan rusty

Offside front floor pan rusty

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust sytem rusty

Nearside front floor pan rusty

Offside front floor pan rusty

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,620 miles

steering box damp

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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TJZ 9174 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TJZ 9174, 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 TJZ 9174 registered?

TJZ 9174 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is TJZ 9174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJZ 9174 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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