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L131 MHJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

178,334 mi
Last recorded178,334 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 MHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 178,334 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2024 176,129 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 176,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 172,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc beginning to corrode

Nearside Front swivel weeping

Offside Front Brake disc beginning to corrode

Offside Front swivel weeping

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 172,882 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc beginning to corrode

Nearside Front swivel weeping

Offside Front Brake disc beginning to corrode

Offside Front swivel weeping

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 172,829 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside front swivel wet

Small hole in nearside front bulkhead

Steering box damp

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 172,829 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Number plate light dim

Offside front swivel wet

Small hole in nearside front bulkhead

Steering box damp

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 171,190 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 171,118 miles

Rear cross member starting to corrode.

Slight corrosion to nearside front out rigger and floor.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 170,426 miles

Central windscreen sticker

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Oil leak gear box ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear box, across rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper taped up

slight leak power steering pump

slight leak steering box

Fail 19 Mar 2018 170,422 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on suspension (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Central windscreen sticker

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gear box ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear box, across rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper taped up

slight leak power steering pump

slight leak steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2017 169,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes have just met the minimum requirement

Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 167,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 163,564 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 163,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 158,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 156,422 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 156,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 154,765 miles

slight corrosion on rear box section near to tow bar mounting

Pass 16 Feb 2011 151,088 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 151,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 149,132 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 149,129 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 146,637 miles

corrosion on rear box section

slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2009 146,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear box section

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Feb 2008 144,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 142,479 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 137,812 miles

propshaft defective

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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L131 MHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L131 MHJ, 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 L131 MHJ registered?

L131 MHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L131 MHJ safe to buy?

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