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L231 OUM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 OUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 109,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 109,757 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,957 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 102,957 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 118,758 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 118,662 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 112,690 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 112,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 105,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 105,961 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 99,237 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 99,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L231 OUM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 L231 OUM, 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 L231 OUM registered?

L231 OUM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1993.

Is L231 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 OUM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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