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L14 HTP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

253,350 mi
Last recorded253,350 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 HTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 253,350 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Several places inside and outside the vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Bulkhead has multiple rust holes in and outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 250,361 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 250,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 247,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 243,905 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 243,898 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 240,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front swivels sight leak

nearside front out rigger corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 237,800 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 237,791 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 234,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 232,031 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 232,024 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 229,015 miles

Front swivel joints leaking grease

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 229,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front swivel joints leaking grease

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 222,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 219,898 miles

Front axel seals are deteriorated

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 219,892 miles

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front axel seals are deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside front axel swivel

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 218,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 218,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 218,903 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 213,567 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 210,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 208,123 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 208,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 205,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 202,800 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 197,433 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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L14 HTP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L14 HTP, 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 L14 HTP registered?

L14 HTP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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