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L284 OEG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

112,849 mi
Last recorded112,849 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 OEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 112,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,048 miles

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

Corrosion rear cross member

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering

Fail 9 Jan 2023 111,048 miles

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

Corrosion rear cross member

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,476 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion offside foot well

Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,004 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 109,730 miles

Nearside Front body mounting point corroded but not excessively weakened

Offside Front body mounting point corroded but not excessively weakened

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle wish bone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ends of the chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 109,730 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting point corroded but not excessively weakened

Offside Front body mounting point corroded but not excessively weakened

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle wish bone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ends of the chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,647 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,368 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 107,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 107,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front hubseal leaking

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

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

Offside Front hubseal leaking

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front hub seal leaking oil.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,571 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 106,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,907 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

Fail 15 Mar 2013 105,907 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,677 miles

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking gear oil

Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking gear oil

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,464 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 105,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,325 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion out riggers

Fail 19 Mar 2010 104,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion out riggers

Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,132 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

corrosion by tow bar

damp around fuel pump

Pass 13 Mar 2008 99,709 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s outrigger corroded

o/s outrigger corroded

rear x-member corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 99,709 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s outrigger corroded

o/s outrigger corroded

rear x-member corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,859 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 94,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,839 miles

slight corrossion rear cross member

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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L284 OEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L284 OEG, 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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L284 OEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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