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A14 RCS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 84,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 84,480 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,480 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,480 miles

Nearside Front hub damp

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 84,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub damp

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,479 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,478 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,665 miles

general exhaust corrosion

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

general exhaust corrosion

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded not working (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded not working (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded not working (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded not working (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,867 miles

Nearside front track rod end worn.

Oil leakage on engine.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,037 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 98,323 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,958 miles

The near side front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to show any wire

The off side front tyre is wearing the inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 87,971 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 87,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 75,995 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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A14 RCS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A14 RCS, 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

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What year was A14 RCS registered?

A14 RCS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is A14 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 RCS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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