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L293 HOB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

197,726 mi
Last recorded197,726 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL293 HOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 197,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 192,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 186,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 181,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 167,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 159,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 139,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,576 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 83,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 126,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 122,846 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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L293 HOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L293 HOB, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L293 HOB registered?

L293 HOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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