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UVS 229

1993 Land Rover Series

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVS 229
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 59,582 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 59,582 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 59,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated oil from axle leaking inside drum (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,582 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 59,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear HUB LEAKING OIL ON TO BRAKES

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,582 miles

Nearside Front HUB HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Nearside Rear HUB LEAKING

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 59,582 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HUB HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Nearside Rear HUB LEAKING

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,572 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 59,572 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose ONE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,571 miles

Battery box slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,385 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 55,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,170 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 55,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 55,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 54,867 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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UVS 229 is a 1993 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVS 229, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UVS 229 registered?

UVS 229 is a 1993 Land Rover Series, first registered on 7 January 1993.

Is UVS 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVS 229 shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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