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0788 LV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Turquoise Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,292 mi
Last recorded55,292 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration0788 LV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,292 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 55,292 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,036 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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0788 LV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 0788 LV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 0788 LV?

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What year was 0788 LV registered?

0788 LV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1993.

Is 0788 LV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 0788 LV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 0788 LV have outstanding finance?

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