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L336 REJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,894 mi
Last recorded180,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL336 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 180,894 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 180,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion on chassis within 300mm of rear axle lower tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion on chassis within 300mm of shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached lower rear axle tie bar bolt loose at axle end (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion on chassis within 300mm of shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm mounting nut appears loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 178,854 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 178,653 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 175,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 175,844 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 175,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 175,288 miles

slight play in front hubs

very heavy rust in front axle

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f floor holed & corroded

slight play in drag link end

very heavy rust in front outriggers,rear chassis & x member

Pass 1 Feb 2014 171,537 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 167,280 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 167,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 158,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heavy rust in rear axle

n/s/f door handle loose

Pass 15 Jan 2011 153,330 miles

rust and repairs to chassis area

slight play in stearing box drop arm joint

Pass 18 Jan 2010 150,627 miles

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

rust and underseal to chassis area

rust on mainthrough brake pipe

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2009 148,342 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2009 148,326 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

wiper blade rubbers starting to split on ends

Pass 2 Nov 2007 146,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 143,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 143,530 miles

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

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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L336 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L336 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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What year was L336 REJ registered?

L336 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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