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L855 HUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

153,185 mi
Last recorded153,185 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 HUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 153,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 144,022 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,716 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 136,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member welded but not brilliant (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member welded but not brilliant (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,753 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,367 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,493 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,412 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,431 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r axle spring platform corroded

o/s/r axle spring platform corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,238 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,138 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,252 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,977 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 60,404 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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L855 HUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L855 HUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L855 HUX?

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What year was L855 HUX registered?

L855 HUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L855 HUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 HUX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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