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L341 LEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,392 mi
Last recorded154,392 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL341 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 154,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 152,984 miles

floor pan corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 151,142 miles

severe vibration through vehicle at idle

Fail 7 Mar 2024 151,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

severe vibration through vehicle at idle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 150,230 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front Diff leaking oil

Nearside Front Outer Spherical joint weeping

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

Rear Diff leaking oil

Fail 17 Nov 2020 150,230 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front push/pull rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Engine oil leaks

Front Diff leaking oil

Nearside Front Outer Spherical joint weeping

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

Rear Diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Nov 2019 148,068 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Various (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 148,068 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Various (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,681 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight leak from front hub seals

Fail 9 Nov 2018 146,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight leak from front hub seals

Pass 28 Oct 2017 144,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to take oil temperature

Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,571 miles

Dampness around no 1 injector possible fuel seepage

Fuel tank damp needs investigating

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 141,022 miles

Fueltank mounting bracket split

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

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

Offside front body mounting corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber washers fitted incorrectly ?

offside wiperblade split

possible fuel leak around no1 injector

steering damper fouling draglink clamps

Fail 24 Feb 2015 141,003 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside wiperblade split

Fueltank mounting bracket split

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

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

Offside front body mounting corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber washers fitted incorrectly ?

possible fuel leak around no1 injector

steering damper fouling draglink clamps

Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,263 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 136,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,280 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 133,249 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 131,637 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 129,422 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 127,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 124,757 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 124,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 123,617 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 123,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 121,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 118,294 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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L341 LEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L341 LEC, 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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L341 LEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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