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L529 HUD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

241,140 mi
Last recorded241,140 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 HUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 241,140 miles

advise disks marked throw standing

advise j stick bushes worn

advise pads low

Fail 18 Jun 2026 241,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise disks marked throw standing

advise j stick bushes worn

advise pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2024 240,306 miles

advise been standing rec new disks paint chasie

Fail 9 Aug 2024 240,306 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasie both osr nsr outer end chasie holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advise been standing rec new disks paint chasie

Pass 23 Nov 2022 239,278 miles

advise been standing heavley undersealed slight play in track rod ends rear ov axel

Fail 23 Nov 2022 239,277 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

advise been standing heavley undersealed slight play in track rod ends rear ov axel

Pass 9 Sep 2021 238,850 miles

advise front number plate

advise undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2020 236,101 miles

advise disks pads front rearea slight play front hubs front pads low rec paint chasie

Pass 10 Sep 2019 233,928 miles

advise play wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2018 229,141 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front+ rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 228,843 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT REAR AND MID SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REAR WHEELS LOW BRAKING EFFORT RECORDED (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front+ rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 221,007 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 221,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 218,264 miles

all plates welded to chassis ok

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Oct 2016 218,264 miles

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

all plates welded to chassis ok

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Sep 2015 217,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 210,825 miles

O/S seat belt stiching slightly frayed All tyres slight perishing.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 210,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 201,351 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 198,885 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 198,781 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 198,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 186,670 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 181,462 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 181,462 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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L529 HUD 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 68%.

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 HUD, 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 HUD registered?

L529 HUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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