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L51 VSM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,431 mi
Last recorded16,431 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 VSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,431 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 16,431 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 16,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle seat ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 16,431 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster screw missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle seat ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 164,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,024 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroded and covered in mud

Fail 6 Jan 2021 145,024 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded and covered in mud

Pass 10 Dec 2019 144,273 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,818 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,926 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 135,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member close to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 134,172 miles

Nearside Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 132,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,437 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle presented with front prop shaft disconnected

Fail 10 Dec 2013 129,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 129,014 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 125,543 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 125,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 125,518 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 125,518 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 125,518 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 122,419 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 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L51 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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What year was L51 VSM registered?

L51 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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