MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,856 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front prop shaft missing time test
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
rear diff oil leak
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
REAR AXLE BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
REAR AXLE BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L23 UFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for L23 UFE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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