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L571 UCV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,971 mi
Last recorded163,971 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 UCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 163,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive alxe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 163,971 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive alxe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,583 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 157,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,222 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 151,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 146,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced hocky stick axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 146,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hockey stick mounting to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn to rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced hocky stick axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,476 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 137,063 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint cover/gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 135,370 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 135,367 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play pitman arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 132,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 123,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,879 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 84,879 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 77,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,856 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 63,093 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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L571 UCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L571 UCV, 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 L571 UCV registered?

L571 UCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L571 UCV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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