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44 GV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,047 mi
Last recorded127,047 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 GV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 126,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 126,457 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,640 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 124,241 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 121,245 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 115,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,868 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 108,525 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Excessive play in panhard rod bush righthand

SERIOUS CORROSION EVIDENT IN CHASSIS ADJACENT FORWARD CROSSMEMBER

Pass 22 Dec 2009 104,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 102,360 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 102,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 90,601 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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44 GV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 44 GV, 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 44 GV?

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What year was 44 GV registered?

44 GV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is 44 GV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 GV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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