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L199 LAO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,712 mi
Last recorded144,712 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 LAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 144,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in swivel joint

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

chassis corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 144,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower slight play in swivel joint

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 141,868 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 141,868 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 140,956 miles

light corrosion on chassis

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear hub oil seal light misting

Pass 15 Oct 2022 140,383 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody and chassie corroded and covered in mud

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2022 140,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody and chassie corroded and covered in mud

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody and chassie covered in mud and corroded

steering arm slight play in ball joint

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2021 139,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body insecure foot well at badley corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure footwell badley corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front greese cap missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody corroded and covered in mud

battery tray corroded

drop arm slight play in ball joint

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,225 miles

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

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

all under body and battery tray corroded

underbody covered in mud

Fail 23 Sep 2020 139,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all under body and battery tray corroded

underbody covered in mud

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,215 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody covered in mud

slight play in steering ram bush

Fail 3 Apr 2019 138,215 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody covered in mud

slight play in steering ram bush

Pass 10 Mar 2018 136,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking on side walls

corrosion underbody

mud underbody

Fail 26 Feb 2018 136,978 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to damage (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure snapped (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking on side walls

corrosion underbody

mud underbody

Pass 11 Feb 2017 136,289 miles

corrosion underbody

steering damper rubber bush slight movement

tyres cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2017 136,289 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion underbody

steering damper rubber bush slight movement

tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 135,037 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

covered in mud under body

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2016 135,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wheel bearings slight play

covered in mud under body

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2015 133,393 miles

corrosion underbody

mud underbody

steering box damp

Fail 28 Jan 2015

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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

corrosion underbody

steering box damp

under body covered in mud

Pass 1 Feb 2014 131,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

muddy under body

offside front tyre cracking

steering box damp

Fail 29 Jan 2014 131,315 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

muddy under body

offside front tyre cracking

steering box damp

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 127,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underbody covered in mud

Fail 8 Feb 2012 127,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all underbody covered in mud

Pass 5 Feb 2011 126,613 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 126,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

discs pitted

hand brake high

under body covered in mud unable to inspect proply

Pass 13 Feb 2010 124,969 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 123,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 121,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 120,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,612 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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L199 LAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 L199 LAO, 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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L199 LAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1993.

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