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L941 CDV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,833 mi
Last recorded109,833 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL941 CDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 109,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,935 miles

Central Rear Upper differential ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 107,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cut in hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,304 miles

under bonnet sound insulation loose / damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,876 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2019 103,874 miles

All direction indicators not working starts & stops - flasher unit faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements contacts faulty? (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Driver's seat insecure runner (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,637 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level on low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake noisy

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

compulsory engine & transmission oil leaks

drivers door top hinge worn

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,145 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level too low (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake noisy

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

compulsory engine & transmission oil leaks

drivers door top hinge worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 98,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,087 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 97,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,380 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 94,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,943 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,197 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 88,197 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,880 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 77,871 miles

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2005 75,581 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 75,581 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine drive belts loose

handbrake travel

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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L941 CDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 L941 CDV, 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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L941 CDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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