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L329 REJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,142 mi
Last recorded175,142 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL329 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 175,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 175,142 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle support chassis crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support crosmmember, full body width at rear of cab holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear prop front joint all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis generally in poor condition particularly at rear crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 174,656 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 174,655 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member that supports fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes under wheel arch in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1 hole under wheel arch in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Anti roll bar mount and hole forward (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 171,932 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 169,791 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 169,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering arm modification unsafe LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Steering component casing not properly attached DAMPER BUSHES WORN (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 162,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 162,287 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering arm modification unsafe LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET CANNOT BE OPENED

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 159,214 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 159,211 miles

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,837 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 152,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 134,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,868 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 128,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,411 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 118,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 118,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 111,894 miles

body mounts corroded head lights poor

Fail 7 Dec 2009 111,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 110,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 109,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,884 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 107,492 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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L329 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 L329 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.

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L329 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1993.

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