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L741 COH

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,294 mi
Last recorded86,294 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 COH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,710 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 85,692 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking injector pump? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 84,885 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 84,876 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 84,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 84,302 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Done PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,153 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Pennard rod mounting to axe. Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring Incorrectly mounted.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,684 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive osf hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

body corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,244 miles

under side of vehicle under coated/ treated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc surface corroded but not affecting performance (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Oil leak Outer Hub seal leaking but not affecting brake performance at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis has surface corrosion but metal gauge appears to be good at time of test (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,420 miles

all underbody components corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,420 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all underbody components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,008 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,003 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

os front ns front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,677 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight oil leak on front hub oil seals

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,438 miles

Oil leak

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

o s f and n s f hub oil sealsleaking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,796 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 65,522 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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L741 COH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L741 COH, 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 L741 COH registered?

L741 COH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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