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L368 REJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,262 mi
Last recorded153,262 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL368 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 153,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 142,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 142,385 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,653 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 117,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 117,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,387 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,768 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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L368 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L368 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L368 REJ registered?

L368 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L368 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L368 REJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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