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L51 ATT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

70,190 mi
Last recorded70,190 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 ATT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 69,542 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central tubular outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by steering box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,673 miles

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,509 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 63,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,501 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,498 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer chassis X3 Near tubular outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,309 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,308 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member at front and upper under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 58,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,318 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 57,314 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,269 miles

drivers seat belt plastic surround missing but working fine

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 56,264 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

drivers seat belt plastic surround missing but working fine

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

offside rear round out rigger corroded and holed

Fail 27 Jul 2011 54,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing

offside rear round out rigger corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,729 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,727 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,597 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,229 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

small chaff in nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,223 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

small chaff in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,060 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,332 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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L51 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 L51 ATT, 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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L51 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L51 ATT shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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