Land Rover Range Rover (1993)
1993 Land Rover Range Rover
CarHunch analysed 3,434 real MOT records for the 1993 Land Rover Range Rover. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
These 1993 Range Rovers pass their MOT just 69.5% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 18% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for safety-critical systems. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (69.2% and 70.4% pass rates respectively), so fuel choice won't meaningfully improve your odds.
At 113,583 miles median, these vehicles are well-used for their age, yet they still rack up an average of 2.48 failures and 10.3 advisories per test, suggesting systematic wear across multiple components rather than isolated problem areas. Budget for ongoing maintenance and have any prospective purchase inspected by a specialist who knows the model's known weaknesses—these cars demand active care, not casual ownership.
What to check before buying a 1993 Land Rover Range Rover
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (57%) | 1,944 | 69.2% | 2.29 |
| Diesel (35%) | 1,213 | 70.4% | 2.79 |
| LPG (8%) | 275 | 67.8% | 2.46 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 94.4% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles fall between 92,451 and 135,215 miles.
1993 Land Rover Range Rover — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 300 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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