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L722 JOV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,294 mi
Last recorded160,294 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL722 JOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 160,294 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body Surface Rust

Pass 23 Jul 2025 160,062 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body Surface Rust

Pass 26 Jul 2024 159,628 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 158,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 157,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 157,349 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all/ various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 157,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch/ door section marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor marked needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor marked needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 157,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 156,646 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 155,900 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 150,797 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak system also has play (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner arch slighty rusty

unable to fully view underside due to covering and weathering

Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully view underside due to covering

Fail 25 Sep 2012 130,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 125,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 121,002 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 121,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 116,116 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 116,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 115,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 104,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 95,355 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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L722 JOV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L722 JOV, 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 L722 JOV registered?

L722 JOV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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