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L358 EOM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

213,424 mi
Last recorded213,424 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 EOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 213,424 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 213,424 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 212,711 miles

Nearside front drag link end joint boot slightly deteriorated

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 212,278 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 211,516 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 211,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 210,495 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 210,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 209,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 209,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 208,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 207,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion to chassis,crossmembers & floor area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outrigger corroded & holed

Fail 21 Jun 2016 207,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion to chassis,crossmembers & floor area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front outrigger corroded & holed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 205,592 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 205,592 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 204,109 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 201,488 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 198,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 198,553 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 198,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 191,980 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 191,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 188,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 188,380 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 185,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 180,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 173,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 167,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 167,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 161,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 161,933 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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L358 EOM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 L358 EOM, 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 L358 EOM registered?

L358 EOM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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