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L937 UGP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,614 mi
Last recorded147,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL937 UGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 147,614 miles

Front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2025 143,662 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing through on edges

Near side and off side front hubs both have slight leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2024 141,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 141,713 miles

Nearside Front floor corroding from underneath

Rear cross member starting to corrode on inner face.

Pass 24 Dec 2022 141,451 miles

Rear Inner cross member corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,086 miles

Engine under bonnet sound proofing has had nest in it as dropping when bonnet opened.

Slight corrosion on both front brake disk surfaces.

Fail 30 Dec 2021 141,086 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine under bonnet sound proofing has had nest in it as dropping when bonnet opened.

Slight corrosion on both front brake disk surfaces.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 141,011 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested Engine rattle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached rear of pair (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 141,008 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.6.6)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached rear (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

All shock absorber bush's perishing.

All shock absorber casings corroded.

Front suspension top mounting corroding.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 140,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 140,866 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 140,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel long

Fail 9 Mar 2012 140,506 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 2 Dec 2010 139,198 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes above chassis rail

Fail 2 Dec 2010 139,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes above chassis rail

Pass 6 Nov 2008 138,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 132,825 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Power steering box weeping.

Slight play in nearside track rod ball joint.

Slight play in offside track rod ball joint.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 132,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Power steering box weeping.

Slight play in nearside track rod ball joint.

Slight play in offside track rod ball joint.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 125,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 113,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 113,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L937 UGP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L937 UGP, 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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L937 UGP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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