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A23 RJM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,225 mi
Last recorded33,225 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 33,225 miles

Offside Front Lower slight corrosion to front bulk head

Pass 16 Sep 2024 31,271 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 30,591 miles

Slight play in prop shaft rear UJ

Fail 22 Sep 2023 30,591 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear diff arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight play in prop shaft rear UJ

Pass 1 Dec 2022 29,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 29,614 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,460 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 29,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 27,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,194 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 20,921 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,372 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,726 miles

o/s front brake hose mount bracket broken cable tied

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,030 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 8,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,737 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 633 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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A23 RJM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A23 RJM, 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 A23 RJM registered?

A23 RJM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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