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L26 FJM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

200,002 mi
Last recorded200,002 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 FJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 200,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front both sides footwell area corroded

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 200,006 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front both sides footwell area corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 194,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 194,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 183,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 180,560 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 176,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 176,852 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 173,397 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 173,362 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 168,518 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 164,884 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 164,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2017 161,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 161,125 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 158,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

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

Nearside Rear nail in badly perished tyre

Offside Front badly perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear badly perished tyre

Offside Rear quater panel damaged

Fail 6 May 2016 158,188 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop link ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

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

Nearside Rear nail in badly perished tyre

Offside Front badly perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear badly perished tyre

Offside Rear quater panel damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 154,601 miles

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

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

Offside rear quater pannel and surrounding area damaged but no sharp edges.

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

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 154,596 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside rear quater pannel and surrounding area damaged but no sharp edges.

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

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 19 Dec 2013 151,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perished.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

Wipers do not park.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 151,379 miles

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

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perished.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

Wipers do not park.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 148,158 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/r panel has accident damage, no sharp edges

Fail 14 Nov 2012 148,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/r panel has accident damage, no sharp edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 141,038 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 140,936 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 132,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 132,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 124,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 118,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 108,290 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 108,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,137 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 107,137 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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L26 FJM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L26 FJM, 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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L26 FJM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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