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5172 MP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,306 mi
Last recorded102,306 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5172 MP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,306 miles

advise o/s body mount under drivers seat corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 May 2025 102,248 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 102,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,074 miles

DASH BOARD WARNING LIGHTS INTERACTION /MAIN BEAM TELL TALE DIM

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS UNDERSIDE LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SCREEN WASH JET DEFECTIVE

STEERING DAMPER BUSHES WORN

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 101,396 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine compartment (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 101,387 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in engine compartment (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,617 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONTS+REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,707 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 99,701 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak from axle (1.1.14 (b))

Suspension rod insecurely attached front axle stabilizer axle end bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,311 miles

UNDER SEAT BATTERY COMPARTMENT CORRODED/ BATTERY MAY BE INSECURE FURTHER INSPECTION ADVISED

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,737 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST CORRODING AROUND HANGERS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,421 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 95,420 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 94,082 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 94,056 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 93,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both pinion oil seals leaking

Fail 9 May 2011 93,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both pinion oil seals leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,176 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,176 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 24 Jul 2007 87,190 miles

advise corrosion to nearside chassis leg

advise nearside drag link dust cover split

Pass 21 Jul 2006 83,757 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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5172 MP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 5172 MP, 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 5172 MP registered?

5172 MP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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