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F12 LAN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

224,162 mi
Last recorded224,162 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 LAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 224,162 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 224,155 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 224,055 miles

Front spheres leaking grease

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 224,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front spheres leaking grease

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 224,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 220,768 miles

exhaust insecure

Pass 1 May 2019 199,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 183,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 173,982 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 170,455 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 156,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 140,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 129,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 125,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,921 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 116,599 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 107,398 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 107,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 102,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 96,166 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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F12 LAN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F12 LAN, 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

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What year was F12 LAN registered?

F12 LAN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is F12 LAN safe to buy?

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