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L57 UAE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,905 mi
Last recorded103,905 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 UAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,736 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,113 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,358 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 97,335 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,535 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 89,529 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 86,287 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,287 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,719 miles

near side front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,714 miles

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

near side front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,086 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,846 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,796 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,790 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,382 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,381 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,367 miles

Advise drop link directly of steering box has slight play.

Fail 13 Dec 2006 60,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 60,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 56,393 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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L57 UAE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L57 UAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L57 UAE registered?

L57 UAE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L57 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L57 UAE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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