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L117 AFP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,138 mi
Last recorded145,138 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 AFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 145,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis rails (hevay nearside front)

Fail 5 Apr 2022 933,432 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2021 143,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 142,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,042 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 142,018 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 140,271 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 138,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 125,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,113 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,936 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 102,261 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 92,906 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 91,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,338 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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L117 AFP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L117 AFP, 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 L117 AFP registered?

L117 AFP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L117 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L117 AFP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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