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L9 UXR

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

169,575 mi
Last recorded169,575 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 UXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 169,575 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 169,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 168,630 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 168,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 167,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 163,083 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle A frame bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 158,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 153,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 148,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,406 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,936 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 133,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 133,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 126,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 121,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 109,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 105,663 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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L9 UXR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L9 UXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L9 UXR?

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What year was L9 UXR registered?

L9 UXR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L9 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 UXR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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