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L315 UGG

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

181,038 mi
Last recorded181,038 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 UGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 181,038 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 181,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 179,584 miles

Central Lower Exhaust bracket broken but secure

Doors and body corroding

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 9 May 2023 174,125 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 173,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 171,199 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 170,275 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Feb 2018 169,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 165,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 165,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 163,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spill hoses slightly damp

Pass 27 Mar 2015 162,384 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 158,845 miles

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

underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2014 158,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 140,234 miles

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

both front radious arm front bushes starting to seperate

both front radious arm rear bushes perished

corrosion starting in front bulk by brake master cylinder

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in osr antiroll bar link

Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,011 miles

Oil leak

play in nearside front tractor unit top bearing

underside corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 129,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

play in nearside front tractor unit top bearing

underside corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,608 miles

a rear body mount missing one blot

front tie bar bushes pershided

no blets for rear beach seats

nsr wheel slighty binding

pin hole in exhuast

slight play in all wheel bearings

small amount of play in osr anti roll bar ball jiont

Pass 15 Sep 2009 121,933 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 120,763 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 116,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 115,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 113,131 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 113,111 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear suspension bump stop cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2006 110,669 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 110,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L315 UGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L315 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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L315 UGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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