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FIL 2443

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,366 mi
Last recorded156,366 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 2443
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 156,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 152,176 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 147,863 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 147,842 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at nearside chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at offside chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 147,702 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 138,278 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal

Offside Front Swivel seal

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,517 miles

front propshaft rear u/j worn

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front propshaft rear u/j worn

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 132,478 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

no seatbelts fitted to rear seats, but are not a requirement as seats are side facing.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear position lamp lens part taped over and one mounting screw missing!.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

spare tyre badly cracked on inner sidewall and worn very close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 132,478 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

no seatbelts fitted to rear seats, but are not a requirement as seats are side facing.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear position lamp lens part taped over and one mounting screw missing!.

o/s rear tyre badly cracked but no cords visible at time of test!.

park brake lever has a lot of free travel.

two body mounting bolts missing at n/s rear, but body is secure!.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 128,836 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 123,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 122,884 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2007 121,813 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 119,461 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

hanbrake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2005 117,658 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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FIL 2443 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FIL 2443, 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 FIL 2443 registered?

FIL 2443 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is FIL 2443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 2443 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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