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L441 VSM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

182,554 mi
Last recorded182,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL441 VSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 182,554 miles

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 179,362 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 170,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 167,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 165,064 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 163,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 163,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 161,362 miles

front trailing arms slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 161,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable nut (2.2.C.1d)

front trailing arms slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 157,449 miles

Offside front hub weeping oil

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 157,449 miles

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

Offside front hub weeping oil

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 151,127 miles

Corrosion to offside shock mounting tower.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 150,590 miles

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer top cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering retaining device insecure Steering shaft to steering box coupling (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leaks from oil pressure switch and gearbox

corrosion to offside shock mounting tower

Pass 13 Jan 2015 144,943 miles

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

advise oil pressure switch leaking

advise rear crossmember covered unable to inspect fully

Fail 13 Jan 2015 144,943 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise oil pressure switch leaking

advise rear crossmember covered unable to inspect fully

Pass 13 Jan 2014 138,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 137,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 137,233 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 134,634 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv alternator belt loose

unable to carry out full inspection of rear cross member due to aluminum covering

Fail 6 Oct 2011 134,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv alternator belt loose

unable to carry out full inspection of rear cross member due to aluminum covering

Pass 8 Sep 2010 132,314 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 132,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both steering swivel slightly leaking on front axels

Pass 18 Dec 2008 128,830 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 128,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion rear crossmember

front pads low

rear axle corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 128,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 128,332 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 128,260 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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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L441 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L441 VSM, 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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L441 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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