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L813 OUA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,431 mi
Last recorded184,431 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 OUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 184,431 miles

Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper axle centre swivel joint has play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left , nearside twin part to lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 180,202 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective hanging rubber push perrishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor has hole under clutch pedal

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

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 180,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn stabiliser bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective hanging rubber push perrishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor has hole under clutch pedal

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

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 176,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 176,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2023 173,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 171,083 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 171,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 168,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 166,252 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2013 164,582 miles

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 164,529 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 162,669 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 161,219 miles

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

near side bulk head corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 161,188 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 159,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 158,163 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 158,163 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 150,234 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 156,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 153,876 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 153,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 151,010 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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L813 OUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L813 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 L813 OUA registered?

L813 OUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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