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ADZ 39

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,330 mi
Last recorded71,330 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 39
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,540 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,126 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 70,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 69,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,323 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,731 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,293 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight leak from nearside knuckle possible shaft leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 67,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight leak from nearside knuckle possible shaft leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,206 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,205 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on the side (6.6.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,153 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,909 miles

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

Offside floor corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,706 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 62,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has vslight weepage

Fail 24 Jan 2011 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has vslight weepage

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,801 miles

Half shaft seal rear offside slight leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Half shaft seal rear offside slight leak

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,683 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,642 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,871 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,601 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,583 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 50,022 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear shockers bottom bushs fitted incorrectly

Fail 28 Dec 2005 50,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear shockers bottom bushs fitted incorrectly

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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ADZ 39 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ADZ 39, 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 ADZ 39 registered?

ADZ 39 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is ADZ 39 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 39 shows 35 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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