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L23 UFE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,856 mi
Last recorded162,856 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 UFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 162,856 miles

Front prop shaft missing time test

Fail 26 Aug 2026 162,587 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative on o/s (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 154,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 138,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,119 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2022 131,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2021 119,688 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 119,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 105,122 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 99,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 93,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,831 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 88,794 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 82,501 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR AXLE BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 2 Dec 2005 82,501 miles

REAR AXLE BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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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L23 UFE 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 63.2%.

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 L23 UFE, 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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What year was L23 UFE registered?

L23 UFE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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