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L262 MUB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 MUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 154,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 154,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 152,202 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 152,189 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major water leak (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal rubber is deteriorated

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer chassis face in rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front hub seals leaking

chassis heavily undersealed

rear discs corroded/rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2017 138,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front hub seals leaking

chassis heavily undersealed

rear discs corroded/rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,283 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

both front hub seals leaking

chassis heavily undersealed

steering damper bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,237 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 137,237 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,307 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s and n/s swivel balkls/seals leaking

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 17 Oct 2013 126,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s and n/s swivel balkls/seals leaking

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2012 124,040 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s swivel balls leaking

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,549 miles

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bench seats have been removed.

Rear chassis legs and front chassis legs are weak with corroison.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 119,448 miles

general engine oil leaks

gereral all chassis sections rusty

o/s/f seat belt webb marked

o/s/r bump stop missing / o/s/f bump stop missing .

rear fuel tank mount tube corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion to outer faces of front brake discs

Fail 24 Aug 2010 119,302 miles

Centre Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

general engine oil leaks

gereral all chassis sections rusty

number plate light came on when tapped

o/s/f seat belt webb marked

o/s/r bump stop missing / o/s/f bump stop missing .

rear fuel tank mount tube corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion to outer faces of front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2009 117,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 117,334 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,580 miles

slight dampness around steering box.

slight thinning/corrosion on chassis(by rear shockers)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 115,580 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight dampness around steering box.

slight thinning/corrosion on chassis(by rear shockers)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 111,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 110,927 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,041 miles

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

some corrosion around o/s/r shocker mount.

wiper blades started to split.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 100,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wipers started too split.

gearbox oil leak

park brake travel fairly high.

slight corrosion by o/s/r shocker mount.

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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L262 MUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L262 MUB, 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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L262 MUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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