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L921 JKS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,052 mi
Last recorded125,052 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL921 JKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,425 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head/floor pan under pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,250 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes underneath brake master cylinder area have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes underneath brake master cylinder have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes underneath brake master cylinder have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward most track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower suspension spring cup has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward most track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 99,727 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,488 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 84,302 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,079 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 81,079 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 73,581 miles

front number plate getting difficult to read

Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L921 JKS 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 84%.

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 L921 JKS, 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

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What year was L921 JKS registered?

L921 JKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L921 JKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L921 JKS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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