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L419 OHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL419 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,987 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front axle seal seeping

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge seized (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,802 miles

Nearside Front Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced foot well

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced foot well

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,456 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint seeping

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint seeping

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

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

steering damper slight misting of oil

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,010 miles

Body showing signs of corrosion.

Both front hub seals slightly leaking.

Entire under carriage of vehicle corroded.

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

Sump corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,890 miles

Front both front hub seal misting

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,911 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,181 miles

Both front hub seals weeping

Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,113 miles

Front front hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 89,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 89,604 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 May 2016 89,604 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 89,277 miles

Near side front lower inner door frame corroded

Near side rear lower inner door frame corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front lower inner door frame corroded

Offside front wiper insecure but still clearing screen

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2015 89,277 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Near side front lower inner door frame corroded

Near side rear lower inner door frame corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front lower inner door frame corroded

Offside front wiper insecure but still clearing screen

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2014 88,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 88,345 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 88,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 86,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front floors slightly corroded, above body mounts

Pass 9 May 2011 84,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,567 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 81,567 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 71,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 65,504 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,029 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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L419 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L419 OHP, 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 L419 OHP registered?

L419 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1993.

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The MOT history for L419 OHP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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