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L121 CKE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 CKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 126,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear at rear (flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported wing area, rubbing on body (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front cover lense slightly damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear diff support ball joint dust cover split

Rear torsion bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,774 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 126,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Can't open bonnet.

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Would need further investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. 7.50R16C 116/114N (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 126,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Can't open bonnet.

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door corroded.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Would need further investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. 7.50R16C 116/114N (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,894 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,164 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 125,156 miles

Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,137 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 124,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 124,341 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight play found in the handbrake drum when inspecting propshaft for security,not part off the mot test

Fail 19 Apr 2011 118,625 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight play found in the handbrake drum when inspecting propshaft for security,not part off the mot test

Fail 22 Mar 2010 111,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 111,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 108,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,344 miles

exhaust rear rubber perishing

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6

offside front tyre perishing and has some deep cuts in.

oil leaks around engine and transmission

slight marking on nearside front seat belt

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2008 102,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rear rubber perishing

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6

offside front tyre perishing and has some deep cuts in.

oil leaks around engine and transmission

slight marking on nearside front seat belt

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks from around engine

slight play in steering damper

Pass 21 Nov 2006 85,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 85,750 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2005 75,295 miles

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

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

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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L121 CKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 L121 CKE, 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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L121 CKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 1993.

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