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L119 HYP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,368 mi
Last recorded5,368 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL119 HYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 5,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 5,047 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 5,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 4,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 4,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 3,284 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 2,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 2,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 2,398 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 2,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 1,494 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 18 May 2018 1,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished

Oil leak ()

chassis heavily under sealed

nearside front & nearside rear tyres cracked & splitting

Pass 24 May 2017 908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 560 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front hub seals leaking

wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2015 172 miles

Rear brake discs are rusty.

Fail 26 May 2015 172 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle brake pipes are very rusty.

Rear brake discs are rusty.

Underside covered badly with underseal

Pass 30 May 2014

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust pipe slighty rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 100,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front kingpin has a slight leak

Fail 23 May 2013 100,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front kingpin has a slight leak

Pass 10 May 2012 100,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 100,008 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 26 May 2010 100,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 100,005 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 100,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 100,002 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 100,002 miles

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L119 HYP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L119 HYP, 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 L119 HYP registered?

L119 HYP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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