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L214 PTS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,923 mi
Last recorded139,923 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 PTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 139,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear a-frame balljoint rubber perished

Pass 9 Mar 2023 139,931 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,928 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,923 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 139,923 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 139,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 138,796 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight seapage of oil from steering box

Fail 30 Jun 2014 138,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front hub seals leaking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre found soft

oil level on minimum mark

slight seapage of oil from steering box

Pass 8 Jun 2013 137,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wing mirror loose but still secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r side light bulb holder only secured with one screw

oil leak engine/gearbox

oil level on minimum mark

slight seapage of oil from hose at power steering reservoir

slight seapage of oil from o/s/f steering ball

Fail 5 Jun 2013 137,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wing mirror loose but still secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r side light bulb holder only secured with one screw

oil leak engine/gearbox

oil level on minimum mark

slight seapage of oil from hose at power steering reservoir

slight seapage of oil from o/s/f steering ball

Pass 2 May 2012 136,399 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

power steering drive belt slack

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 136,396 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

power steering belt slack

slight leak from o/s/f spherical seal

Pass 19 Mar 2011 135,396 miles

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f suspension track control arm two bushes at axle worn slightly

oil seapage from steering box

Fail 12 Mar 2011 135,396 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f suspension track control arm two bushes at axle worn slightly

oil seapage from steering box

Pass 26 Mar 2010 132,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 132,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 132,060 miles

n/s/f inner hub seal leaking grease

Fail 30 Jan 2009 132,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f inner hub seal leaking grease

Pass 12 Feb 2008 129,587 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedel anti-slip rubber slightly worn

varios bellhousing nuts slack

Fail 12 Feb 2008 129,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedel anti-slip rubber slightly worn

varios bellhousing nuts slack

Fail 14 Jan 2008 129,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

various bellhousing nuts slack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 124,751 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 124,751 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 114,056 miles

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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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L214 PTS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L214 PTS, 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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L214 PTS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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