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L949 NHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,670 mi
Last recorded131,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 NHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 131,670 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 131,670 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 131,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 131,572 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 131,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,788 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 130,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe on to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2010 130,198 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split on corners

chassis behind rear coil springs on both sides starting to show signs of corrosion and both bottom coil spring houseings on rear axle also starting to show signs of corrosion

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside front headlight glass cracked

offside front brake slightly binding(did not show up on brake tester

Fail 24 Nov 2010 130,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades starting to split on corners

chassis behind rear coil springs on both sides starting to show signs of corrosion and both bottom coil spring houseings on rear axle also starting to show signs of corrosion

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside front headlight glass cracked

offside front brake slightly binding(did not show up on brake tester

Pass 9 Dec 2009 124,941 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2009 124,939 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 116,478 miles

corrosion starting to take place behind both rear coil springs (along outter chassis)

damp aronund power steering pump

some play in offside front lower swivel

Fail 9 Dec 2008 116,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

corrosion starting to take place behind both rear coil springs (along outter chassis)

damp aronund power steering pump

offside front parking light did not work to begin with then did start working

some play in offside front wheel bearing and offside front lower swivel

Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,325 miles

Rear axle casing corroded

Stearing drop arm ball joint boot split (rapid wear will take place)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 94,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers do not park in correct position

nearside front headlight glass cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2006 94,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

alyernator belt in poor condition

damp around steering box

front wipers do not park in correct position

nearside front headlight cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2005 82,813 miles

damp around steering box

nearside front headlight glass cracked

rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2005 82,743 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiper blades splitting

damp around steering box

nearside front headlight glass cracked

nearside rear tyre on legel limit

rear cross nember corroded

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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L949 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L949 NHP, 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 L949 NHP registered?

L949 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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