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L133 UHC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 UHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 122,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,358 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 119,675 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,424 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,806 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 115,541 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 115,541 miles

Offside Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 111,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,274 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

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

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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L133 UHC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L133 UHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L133 UHC?

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What year was L133 UHC registered?

L133 UHC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L133 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L133 UHC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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