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L24 RYJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

216,184 mi
Last recorded216,184 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 RYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 216,184 miles

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

brake pedal travel long

Pass 1 Oct 2024 216,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nsf caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nsf hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to osf caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 216,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment insufficient reserve travel on park brake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nsf caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nsf hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to osf caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 216,132 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 216,118 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 213,971 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play in tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to front hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 213,959 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excessive play in tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn play in tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to front hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 210,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

brake pedal travel long but function ok

Fail 18 Nov 2020 210,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pedal travel long but function ok

Pass 24 Apr 2019 205,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear central chassis cross member

Fail 18 Apr 2019 205,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from offside of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear central chassis cross member

Pass 17 Apr 2018 201,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead / floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 197,882 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to bulkhead ( Engine compartment)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward and rear one (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door slam panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door slam panel (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 197,850 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Corrosion to bulkhead ( Engine compartment)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward and rear one (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door slam panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door slam panel (5.2.6)

Play in steering box drop arm

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 191,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 184,989 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steering box slight leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 184,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steering box slight leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 178,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 178,961 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 170,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear step damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2013 170,356 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear step damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 164,035 miles

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

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

nearside front door corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 157,894 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside front door skin

Pass 1 Apr 2010 151,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 151,212 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 145,058 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 145,045 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

foot brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 12 Feb 2008 136,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perrishing

brake pedal anti-slip worn

nearside draglink gaitor split

Pass 12 Feb 2008 136,508 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perrishing

brake pedal anti-slip worn

nearside draglink gaitor split

Pass 19 Jan 2007 131,840 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 131,840 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s reflector damaged

o/s/f door hard to open

Pass 9 Feb 2006 127,808 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 127,805 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

indicator / dip switch

unable to open o/s/r door

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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L24 RYJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 L24 RYJ, 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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L24 RYJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1993.

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