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L812 LUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 LUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 123,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 122,545 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 120,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 118,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 118,138 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 117,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,585 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes lower reading than expected on roller test, (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes lower reading than expected on roller test, (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,480 miles

Front Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

most suspension parts are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat mounts on the axle (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured And both stop lamps (1.1.A.3e)

suspension parts lightly corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 107,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 103,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 96,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 92,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 89,723 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 89,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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L812 LUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 L812 LUX, 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 L812 LUX registered?

L812 LUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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