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E16 MUD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,122 mi
Last recorded177,122 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 177,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 168,961 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 161,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 149,628 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 149,628 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 135,925 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 135,925 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 129,345 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 129,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,146 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 116,146 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rearmost ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,813 miles

bonnet 2nd/safety catch not working

bonnet release not working

engine oil leak

front reg plate not vertical

suspect fuel leak from lift pump

Fail 27 Jan 2017 107,813 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak between pipe and component attached to header tank bracket (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking pipe in to injection pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet 2nd/safety catch not working

bonnet release not working

engine oil leak

front reg plate not vertical

suspect fuel leak from lift pump

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,144 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,077 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 86,132 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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E16 MUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E16 MUD, 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 E16 MUD registered?

E16 MUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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