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L926 JEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,619 mi
Last recorded154,619 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 154,619 miles

Corrosion to OSF floorpan-not prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSR damper lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 154,612 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe on top of chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Corrosion to OSF floorpan-not prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSR damper lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 152,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repairs to centre and rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Oil leak from rear differential

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 152,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release All four rear seatbelts (5.2.5a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis at radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer face of NSF and OSF chassis at radius arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer face of NSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres fouling radius arms on locks (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repairs to centre and rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Oil leak from rear differential

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 151,802 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 147,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 147,042 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no jets (8.2.3)

brake drum contaminated by oil handbrake drum on propshaft (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,497 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 142,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 139,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 139,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 136,411 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 136,411 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 132,723 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 132,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 124,345 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 124,345 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 117,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 117,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 111,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 96,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 91,138 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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L926 JEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L926 JEC, 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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L926 JEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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