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L164 UAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 UAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 100,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases infront of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 100,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF OUTIRIGGERS HOLED AND BREAKING UP (BOTH) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF REAR CROSMEMEBER HAS MULTIPLE HOLES AND BREAKING UP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working NSF AND OSF (3.4 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 100,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hockey stick mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounts on top of outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (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 Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hockey stick mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger / body mount brackets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front cross member dented

Nearside Front door in poor structural condition

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracked side walls and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

all seats in poor condition

all suspension components/mountings corroded

both front swivel housings leaking grease/oil

entire chassis/mountings heavily corroded

oil leak

various brake hose ferrells/unions corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,000 miles

Brake cable insecure parking brake cable not secure in body bracket (1.1.15 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,006 miles

Chassis (and outriggers) has all over corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive

Front diff has slight play in at U/J

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, from engine and front diff.

Steering box has seepage Drop arm damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam NS and OS will not switch off!!! (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure has a poor temp repair (wire holding it up!) (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSF and OSF leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm egde worn away (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chassis (and outriggers) has all over corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive

Front diff has slight play in at U/J

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, from engine and front diff.

Steering box has seepage Drop arm damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 100,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR and OSR crossmember multiple holes (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,003 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front prop u/j's worn

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front prop u/j's worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,956 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,405 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,081 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 96,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,300 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 92,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 92,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,975 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 89,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 87,626 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007
Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,500 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 78,050 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 78,050 miles

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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L164 UAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 L164 UAF, 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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L164 UAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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