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L48 EAB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 EAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 93,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slam panel corroded /a pillar

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,090 miles

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

Front slam panel corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded/surface rust

Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,090 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play onto steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front slam panel corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

under body corroded/surface rust front to back

Fail 16 Dec 2022 93,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,459 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,273 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo/exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underbody chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,201 miles

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

corrosion to underbody chassis

Fail 14 Jan 2015 49,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,182 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 47,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all brake discs have advance corrosion on friction surfaces

boot split on steering drop arm ball joint

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2010 46,274 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all brake discs have advance corrosion on friction surfaces

boot split on steering drop arm ball joint

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,611 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank strap has advance corrosion

nearside mirror damaged

steering drop arm boot in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2009 43,538 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

The front wipers are worn

The nearside front chassis out rigger is excessively corrode but outside the prescribed area

The nearside rear view mirror is cracked but still able to see behind

The steering box drop link ball joint cover detatched

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,510 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f swivel leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s/f swivel leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,064 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 39,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,641 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 35,626 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L48 EAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 L48 EAB, 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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L48 EAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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