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L395 UMR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,957 mi
Last recorded137,957 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL395 UMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 137,957 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 137,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 137,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 136,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 136,135 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick oil on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,743 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 131,708 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 131,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 128,792 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 126,034 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 126,034 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 123,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f swivel housing greasy around hub

rear cross member corroded around towbar mount

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,537 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering box drop link slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2011 118,210 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 118,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 115,187 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 115,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 109,536 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

n/s o/s front tyres slightly perished

n/s o/s rear lower spring mountings corroded

n/s o/s seatbelts slightly scagged

n/s o/s wiperblades split at ends

o/s door needed to be slammed to shut

rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,531 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

n/s o/s drag link end gators split

n/s o/s front tyres slightly perished

n/s o/s rear lower spring mountings corroded

n/s o/s seatbelts slightly scagged

n/s o/s wiperblades split at ends

o/s door needed to be slammed to shut

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 105,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes on front calipers slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s o/s front brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

n/s o/s seatbelts slightly scagged

steering damper slight play in bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2008 105,332 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes on front calipers slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s o/s front brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

n/s o/s seatbelts slightly scagged

steering damper slight play in bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2007 101,672 miles

front metal brake pipes are starting to get rusty

front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 7 Jul 2006 97,392 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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L395 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L395 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 L395 UMR registered?

L395 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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