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L577 UCV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,113 mi
Last recorded134,113 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 UCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 134,113 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 132,379 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transfer box areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper corroded.

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

Offside Rear Diff/half-shaft seal leaking.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 132,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light & headlamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transfer box areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper corroded.

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

Offside Rear Diff/half-shaft seal leaking.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,653 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

all 4 doors corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,659 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall / also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 4 doors corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 128,320 miles

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

all doors corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all 4 door have corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,157 miles

all 4 doors have corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 118,764 miles

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

Offside Front bulkhead

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underbody waxoyled

Fail 18 Sep 2018 118,756 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bulkhead

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underbody waxoyled

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,649 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front swivel joints slightly leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front swivel joints slightly leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,416 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 71,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,952 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 61,247 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 61,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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L577 UCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L577 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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L577 UCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1993.

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