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L11 ACW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,905 mi
Last recorded124,905 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 ACW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 124,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 124,053 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 123,381 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,413 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 121,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 120,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,469 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 119,419 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 117,195 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,775 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,603 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 112,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 111,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad retaining pins (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad retaining pins (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,160 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 109,160 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,078 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 104,775 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 104,775 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 102,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L11 ACW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L11 ACW, 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.

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What year was L11 ACW registered?

L11 ACW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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