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L199 TAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,642 mi
Last recorded79,642 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 TAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 79,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust held on by a hose clip bracket missing

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 75,667 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower track rod catching bracket on axle wearing slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust held on by a hose clip bracket missing

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

exhaust emmisions not done due to excessive leak

Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 74,886 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not return (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,019 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 73,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 71,853 miles

Central slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,808 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 201,673 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear window broken, leaving sharp edges. (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Statutory seat belt missing Latch is fitted. Not able to find belt. (5.1.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside & nearside front arms x4 bushes/pins. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Arm to rear axle. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, behind coil spring. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger, with suspension arm mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis behind coil spring. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb maybe incorrectly fitted. (1.2.1f)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear A arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure Nut loose. (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On rear axle. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On rear axle. (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear shock absorber, upper bush/pin slight movement.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column uj's slight play.

Vehicle underside in chassis general corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 195,368 miles

both front seat belts slightly frayed

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Fail 10 Oct 2016 195,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front seat belts slightly frayed

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Pass 12 Oct 2015 189,862 miles

slight fluid weep from power steering box

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Fail 12 Oct 2015 189,862 miles

All position lamps not working ignition off (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both short link flexi to caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight fluid weep from power steering box

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Pass 13 Oct 2014 183,818 miles

corrosion to various chassis and suspension components

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight fluid weep from power steering box

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Fail 13 Oct 2014 183,818 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to various chassis and suspension components

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight fluid weep from power steering box

slight play in offside track rod end balljoint

vehicle underside slightly muddy

Pass 9 Oct 2013 178,512 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 178,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 172,818 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 16 Oct 2012 172,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 165,723 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 165,723 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 160,024 miles

slight fraying to both front seat belts

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Fail 8 Sep 2010 160,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fraying to both front seat belts

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Pass 21 Aug 2009 153,536 miles

extensive corrosion in most areas of vehicle underside

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Aug 2009 153,521 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

extensive corrosion in most areas of vehicle underside

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2008 148,666 miles

rear axle in a corroded condition

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Fail 8 Aug 2008 148,666 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake pads wearing thin

rear axle in a corroded condition

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Pass 13 Aug 2007 143,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 139,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 134,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 134,299 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 134,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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.

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L199 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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