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L377 TUP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

212,588 mi
Last recorded212,588 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL377 TUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 212,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 207,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bush on steering damper slightly worn

Fail 31 Mar 2025 207,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bush on steering damper slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2024 202,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 200,020 miles

offside front bulkhead heavily corodded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 200,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 196,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 192,323 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 188,739 miles

Battery tray corroded and holed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front section to center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bottom of bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 15 May 2018 188,727 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery tray corroded and holed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front section to center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bottom of bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2017 183,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 179,546 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 179,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 174,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

horn switch sticking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 174,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

horn switch sticking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 169,491 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 169,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 162,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 162,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 155,673 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 148,510 miles

o/s front floor slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 138,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 129,250 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 129,250 miles

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 123,748 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 123,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 111,985 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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L377 TUP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L377 TUP, 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 L377 TUP registered?

L377 TUP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L377 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L377 TUP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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