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NUI 1264

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 1264
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 112,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 110,104 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 110,100 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 107,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,678 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 104,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,424 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,281 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 96,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,216 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,434 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,333 miles

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

engine oil leak sump area

rear diff oil level plug slack + leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,762 miles

Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all x4 in parts (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,476 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,574 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 85,567 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)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,598 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 84,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,425 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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NUI 1264 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 NUI 1264, 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 NUI 1264?

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What year was NUI 1264 registered?

NUI 1264 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is NUI 1264 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUI 1264 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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