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L11 OCS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,740 mi
Last recorded122,740 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 OCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 122,740 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub seal damp with oil

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 122,052 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,270 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 103,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,394 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 101,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,310 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 91,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,180 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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L11 OCS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OCS, 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 L11 OCS registered?

L11 OCS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L11 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 OCS shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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