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L394 UMR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL394 UMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 143,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,532 miles

All chassis corroded

Ball joint has slight play box arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 141,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 141,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 104,456 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 138,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,070 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 100,070 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,064 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 100,062 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,003 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 100,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r chassis showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r top of chross member corroded

o/s/r chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r tyre perrished in side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 100,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 100,023 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 100,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 100,026 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 100,026 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 100,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 100,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L394 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L394 UMR, 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 L394 UMR registered?

L394 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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