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L135 FWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,087 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 50,937 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,208 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,035 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 42,027 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,027 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,781 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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L135 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L135 FWL, 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 L135 FWL registered?

L135 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L135 FWL safe to buy?

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