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E93 MSE

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

211,352 mi
Last recorded211,352 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE93 MSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 211,352 miles

Front N/S & O/S AXEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear ALL REAR BODY CORRODED

Rear N/S & O/S BRAKE BACK PLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Jan 2021 207,700 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2018 207,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting area at outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure lower hinge (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting at outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front bulkhead holed by corrosion

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front bulkhead holed by corrosion

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn bearing at bulkhead (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 205,998 miles

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

oil leak front prop hardy sptc worn rear prop hardy spice worn front bumper loose front n/plate dameged

Fail 12 Jan 2017 205,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak front prop hardy sptc worn rear prop hardy spice worn front bumper loose front n/plate dameged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 204,495 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting area corroded at chassis outrigger

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions not checked

Fail 6 Jan 2016 204,495 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelhouse area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelhouse area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear body mounting area corroded at chassis outrigger

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions not checked

Pass 9 Jan 2015 203,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 203,469 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bonnet not locking onto first catch

Pass 21 Jan 2014 201,551 miles

front no. plate cracked

rear body mounting cross member corroded

slight tightness in steering

Fail 21 Jan 2014 201,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front no. plate cracked

rear body mounting cross member corroded

slight tightness in steering

Fail 20 Dec 2013 201,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 199,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 197,757 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2011 197,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 184,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 184,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 171,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 171,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 162,657 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 162,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 162,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 162,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E93 MSE is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 E93 MSE, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E93 MSE is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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