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L945 HSH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

81,362 mi
Last recorded81,362 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL945 HSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,362 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 81,362 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,645 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 80,636 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users differential pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat box holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat box holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,876 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Hole in passenger floor where body mounts to chassis (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion between body and chassis mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

both body mounts at front of cab corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead to chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 79,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead to chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 78,539 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 77,840 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYTRES tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.00mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.00mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,798 miles

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.00mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.00mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,851 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,408 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,911 miles

Offside Front swivel hub joint ,slight oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,911 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front swivel hub joint ,slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,723 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s rear body stay corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,085 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 72,085 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,989 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 69,987 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 69,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,450 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,216 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,999 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 59,999 miles

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

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

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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L945 HSH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 L945 HSH, 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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What year was L945 HSH registered?

L945 HSH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1993.

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