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L443 UFM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,458 mi
Last recorded118,458 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 UFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 118,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,201 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 116,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 114,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 113,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing rod rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no reverse light

Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,675 miles

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

Steering box leaking slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,998 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on top of rear axle dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tie bar rod bracket mounting on axle slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure frame broken (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,878 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,371 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

cut in tread of offside rear tyre

rear lamp lenses fading

side /dip beam switch sticky

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear metal brake pipe to flexi deteriorating

rear propshaft uj defective

underbody heavily wax-oiled

Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,231 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear metal brake pipe to flexi deteriorating

rear propshaft uj defective

underbody heavily wax-oiled

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,577 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 95,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 80,889 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 80,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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L443 UFM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L443 UFM, 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 L443 UFM registered?

L443 UFM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L443 UFM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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