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L621 EUD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,885 mi
Last recorded108,885 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL621 EUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,885 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 108,884 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp On with side light (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission + differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,626 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,060 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,401 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 69,401 miles

Central Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component casing not properly attached drop arm (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank mounting carroded

Pass 17 May 2017 67,275 miles

FRONT REG PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

FUEL TANK CARRIER VERY CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHASSIS CORRODING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 67,275 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHASSIS CORRODING

FRONT REG PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

FUEL TANK CARRIER VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 65,553 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicator lenses faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2016 65,553 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint Rear axle A frame ball joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicator lenses faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 May 2015 62,286 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 May 2014 58,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,672 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 54,645 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 48,063 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,029 miles

Both front hubs leaking oil

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front inner hub seals weeping

heavy surface corrosion to rear crossmember lower edge

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,329 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 33,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 24,920 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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L621 EUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L621 EUD, 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 L621 EUD registered?

L621 EUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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