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L428 LEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,026 mi
Last recorded200,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 200,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 199,940 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 199,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 197,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 197,809 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 196,500 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 196,500 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 5 places marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 194,886 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 194,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 192,358 miles

Offside rearward near backof tank slightley corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 192,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

Offside rearward near backof tank slightley corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 189,193 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 189,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 186,079 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside front tyre tread cracked

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2013 182,885 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 181,910 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2010 179,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 158,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 154,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 146,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 136,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 126,915 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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L428 LEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L428 LEC, 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 L428 LEC registered?

L428 LEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L428 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L428 LEC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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