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L276 UJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,878 mi
Last recorded159,878 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 UJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 159,878 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 158,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 156,977 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 156,977 miles

Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 156,964 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ns and os rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 156,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded out of prescribed areas

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear chassis detteriating

Fail 12 Sep 2018 156,418 miles

Headlamp aim not tested n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded out of prescribed areas

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear chassis detteriating

Pass 31 Aug 2017 154,635 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt bucklecovers missing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,850 miles

Offside Rear Slight fluid leaking from rear brake drum

Pass 8 Apr 2016 152,350 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and has slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 152,349 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and has slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 149,310 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 149,309 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 146,148 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 137,831 miles

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

handbrake button deteriourated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 130,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,862 miles

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 112,262 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 112,262 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2009 101,173 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise bush on steering damper worn (NOT TESTABLE)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,101 miles

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 101,101 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,763 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 100,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 92,559 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 92,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,000 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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L276 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L276 UJC, 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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L276 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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