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L268 MUB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

246,585 mi
Last recorded246,585 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 MUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 246,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 246,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 237,390 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s to flexis and from flexis to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 237,362 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both n/s and o/s front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s to flexis and from flexis to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 231,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 226,573 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 220,499 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 220,457 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 209,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 201,472 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake pads worn

front metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks from engine ,rear diff and transfer box

Fail 22 Jun 2015 201,402 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake pads worn

front metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks from engine ,rear diff and transfer box

Pass 26 Mar 2014 188,962 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 188,960 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 181,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pipes becoming corroded

front no.plate not very well positioned

headlamp beam image poor

Pass 15 Mar 2012 174,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 172,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 170,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 165,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 163,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 158,846 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 158,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 150,298 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 150,298 miles

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L268 MUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L268 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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What year was L268 MUB registered?

L268 MUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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