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L294 UGG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 UGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 130,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 130,003 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 130,003 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 130,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 130,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 129,480 miles

Nearside Front front swivel hub slight leak

Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front front swivel hub slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2020 125,136 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,310 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,310 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,896 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,231 miles

Front bump stops missing

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 105,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 105,464 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 105,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L294 UGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L294 UGG, 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 L294 UGG registered?

L294 UGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L294 UGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L294 UGG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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