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L260 OUM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 5899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,997 mi
Last recorded165,997 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 OUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,899cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 165,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 165,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 165,557 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 31 May 2023 164,832 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 24 May 2022 163,857 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 7 May 2021 160,338 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 1 May 2020 156,606 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Fail 1 May 2020 156,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Pass 21 May 2019 154,901 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 154,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 153,202 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 149,897 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 149,897 miles

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 May 2016 144,518 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,074 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

advise o/s/f suspension sphere has slight leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 140,074 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

advise o/s/f suspension sphere has slight leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,897 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 133,518 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 133,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

cover missing from reg plate lamp

Pass 11 May 2012 127,712 miles

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

Oil leak

spare wheel loose

Fail 8 May 2012 127,711 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

spare wheel loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 121,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 121,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2010 118,099 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 118,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 114,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 111,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 11,869 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 108,335 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

possible fuel leak

Pass 13 Mar 2006 102,415 miles

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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L260 OUM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 5,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L260 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.

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What year was L260 OUM registered?

L260 OUM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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