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L529 CEL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 CEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 75,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor pan holed and corroded

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 75,009 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor pan holed and corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,330 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,688 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt stalk release sticking

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,817 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,391 miles

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

Nearside Front radius arm bushes worn

Offside Front radius arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,371 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front radius arm bushes worn

Offside Front radius arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,371 miles

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

rear axle top A frame ball joint worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

freeplay in steering box

gemerall corrosion

vehicle has excessive wobble when driven

Fail 17 Oct 2012 53,170 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

freeplay in steering box

gemerall corrosion

vehicle has excessive wobble when driven

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,642 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,642 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

slight oil leak n/s/f axle seal

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,725 miles

Front to rear chassis,crossmembers and outriggers getting abit corroded

Fuel tank abit corroded slightly

N/S wiper arm has slight wear and movement at spindle (Arm NOT sweeping blade fully across the screen)

Rear metal b/pipes along axle abit corroded slightly

Slight corrosion at front and rear suspension and brake components

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,304 miles

nearside wiper shaft worn

small exhaust leak at rear

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,845 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Front chassis areas along topsides getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis areas,crossmembers and outriggers all getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/F bulkhead area around steering box mounts and servo mounts,getting corroded abit

Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust tailpipe where pipe entres silencer

Slight leak at front exhaust union area

Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,843 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Front chassis areas along topsides getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis areas,crossmembers and outriggers all getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/F bulkhead area around steering box mounts and servo mounts,getting corroded abit

Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust tailpipe where pipe entres silencer

Slight leak at front exhaust union area

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

power steering pump drive belt starting to fray

slight lift in A frame ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,571 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 38,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wear at top of rear shock absorbers.

oil leak

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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L529 CEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L529 CEL, 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 L529 CEL registered?

L529 CEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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