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5 CBW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,678 mi
Last recorded36,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 36,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 33,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 30,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 27,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 25,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 17,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 10,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 2,191 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,224 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 106,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 103,648 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 103,586 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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5 CBW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 5 CBW, 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 5 CBW registered?

5 CBW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is 5 CBW safe to buy?

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