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L241 UJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 UJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,430 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 822,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 82,272 miles

Body component insecure roof lining (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached lense brocken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shokersorbe rbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,099 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning power stering belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trumpet base (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shokersorbe rbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,904 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 81,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,466 miles

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

all 4 tyres craking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,190 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,991 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,856 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,491 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,886 miles

o/s rear chassi corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 60,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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L241 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L241 UJC, 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 L241 UJC registered?

L241 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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