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L146 FSE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,003 mi
Last recorded157,003 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 FSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 157,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 155,819 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 153,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 143,852 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 123,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,814 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,814 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 82,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 82,210 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 130,457 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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L146 FSE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L146 FSE, 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 L146 FSE registered?

L146 FSE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L146 FSE safe to buy?

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