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L128 THP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,880 mi
Last recorded141,880 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 THP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 141,880 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 141,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 138,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 138,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 137,338 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 137,368 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 137,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

nearside front coil spring not fully seated correctly at top mount

poor idle / engine cutting out

Fail 29 Apr 2015 137,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non-catalyst emissions test carried out

Pass 8 Mar 2014 136,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 136,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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L128 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L128 THP, 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 L128 THP registered?

L128 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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