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L809 OUA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,109 mi
Last recorded91,109 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 OUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper spindle worn

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 91,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper spindles worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,379 miles

both axles very rusty and corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear a frame ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 4 Jan 2025 90,377 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear a frame ball joint rubber boot split

both axles very rusty and corroded

excessive brake pedal travel

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,875 miles

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

Front both footwells corroded

Front both inner wings corroded

Front both wiper arms worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front both footwells corroded

Front both inner wings corroded

Front both wiper arms worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,178 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,045 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,506 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 66,701 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,974 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,780 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,401 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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L809 OUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L809 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 L809 OUA registered?

L809 OUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1993.

Is L809 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L809 OUA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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