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L323 MUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,310 mi
Last recorded119,310 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 119,310 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 117,492 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,871 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 115,871 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

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

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 111,064 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,001 miles

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front outrigger slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 107,747 miles

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

Front Upper steering shaft universal jiont

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front shock turret deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,135 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded

all tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2018 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe broken off (7.1.1)

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,575 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,928 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. close to limit (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 104,928 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. close to limit (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear mudflap missing

off side front wiper split

rear shocks need changing

rear wiper split

reversing light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2014 102,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear mudflap missing

off side front wiper split

rear shocks need changing

rear wiper split

reversing light not working

Fail 23 May 2014 102,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear mudflap missing

offside front wiper bade split

rear shocks not damping

rear wiper blade split

reversing light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear shock cover missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,217 miles

Centre Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 101,046 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 97,429 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,933 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2007 92,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 May 2007 92,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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L323 MUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L323 MUX, 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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L323 MUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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