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L328 REJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,609 mi
Last recorded127,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL328 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 127,609 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Fail 27 Jan 2026 127,609 miles

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

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 7 Jan 2025 126,197 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,003 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,541 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 116,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 115,298 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,779 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,985 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 107,120 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 77,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,353 miles

surface corrosion on rear axle & suspension comps

Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

severe oil leak on rear diff seal

Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,219 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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L328 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L328 REJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L328 REJ registered?

L328 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L328 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L328 REJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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