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L334 LCH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 LCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 136,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 135,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 111,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 111,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,757 miles

Brake pedal has long travel but good readings

Diesel lift pump damp possable leak starting

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,384 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 2 Jul 2013 98,090 miles

Brakes feel Spongy

Fail 14 Dec 2012 98,073 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front prop u.j. worn and sliding joint.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 98,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

all brake dust shields missing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,342 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L334 LCH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L334 LCH, 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 L334 LCH registered?

L334 LCH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L334 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L334 LCH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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