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HEN 93L

1995 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,585 mi
Last recorded60,585 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEN 93L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,585 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,119 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2015 17,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Chip in windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,039 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 4,039 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 3,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 3,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 2,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 2,512 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,216 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 1,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 932 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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HEN 93L is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 HEN 93L, 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 31 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 HEN 93L registered?

HEN 93L is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is HEN 93L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEN 93L shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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