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L291 UJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 UJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,005 miles

Slight play front propshaft front joint

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,632 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 82,612 miles

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

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

both front swivel joints have slight play

nearside rear hub damp

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,043 miles

slight corrosion offside front outrigger

slight play detected in both front swivel joints

Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,026 miles

Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system both (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

both front hub seals damp

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front suspension turret corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,564 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear upper axle mount has slight play. rear tie rod bushes deteriorated

slight leak both front hub seals

slight play front propshaft front joint

Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,548 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

slight leak both front hub seals

slight play front propshaft front joint

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,098 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

front propshaft front joint has slight play

front tyres wearing unevenly

offside rear mudflap deteriorated

slight play both front swivel joints

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,591 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travekl

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

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

both front propshaft joints excessively worn

front tyres perished

offside rear mudflap deteriorated

slight play nearside swivel joint

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,591 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travekl

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

both front propshaft joints excessively worn

front tyres perished

offside rear mudflap deteriorated

slight play nearside swivel joint

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,572 miles

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

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

Slight play front propshaft front joint.play in rear propshaft rear joint

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering belt deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight play nearside swivel joint

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,592 miles

Slight play in front propshaft front joint

Fail 25 Feb 2013 77,590 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play in front propshaft front joint

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,551 miles

Slight play nearside front swivel joint

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,314 miles

Corrosion n/s screen pillar

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

Slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,277 miles

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

corrossion nearside screen pillar

Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,274 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

corrossion nearside screen pillar

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,257 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,510 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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L291 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L291 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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What year was L291 UJC registered?

L291 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L291 UJC safe to buy?

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