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L803 OUA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

139,955 mi
Last recorded139,955 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL803 OUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 139,955 miles

Underbody structure/ Bulkhead is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 22 Sep 2025 138,462 miles

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

bulkhead/ Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,560 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Bulkhead/ Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,739 miles

Front Bulkhead/ Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Nearside & Offside)

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,255 miles

Nearside & Offside bulk head/body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (wheel arches)

Pass 14 Sep 2021 133,419 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (Offside) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 123,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 116,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,928 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 111,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 96,607 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 93,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,964 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 86,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 82,284 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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L803 OUA 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 95.7%.

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 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 L803 OUA, 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 L803 OUA registered?

L803 OUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1993.

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