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L191 TAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,777 mi
Last recorded176,777 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 TAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 176,777 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 175,912 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop (bearing in transfer box) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox, transfer box, rear diff and all 4 wheel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both props (all 4 UJ's) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

all underside, chassis, welding repairs and brake pipes cover in wax oil

Fail 21 Oct 2024 175,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (x2 places) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop (bearing in transfer box) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox, transfer box, rear diff and all 4 wheel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both props (all 4 UJ's) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

all underside, chassis, welding repairs and brake pipes cover in wax oil

Pass 24 Oct 2023 174,648 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 174,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 173,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 171,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 170,717 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 168,346 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 168,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 166,453 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal

Pass 9 Dec 2016 163,254 miles

Oil leak Various ()

Underbonnet frame corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 163,250 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead/floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Oil leak Various ()

Underbonnet frame corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 158,207 miles

Offside Rear brake dust cover has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 156,388 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 156,388 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 156,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 156,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 155,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 154,391 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 153,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 152,384 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 151,497 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 150,778 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 149,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 143,067 miles

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

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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L191 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L191 TAF, 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

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What year was L191 TAF registered?

L191 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L191 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L191 TAF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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