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L149 LBE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,900 mi
Last recorded8,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 LBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 8,900 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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L149 LBE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 L149 LBE, 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 L149 LBE registered?

L149 LBE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1993.

Is L149 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L149 LBE shows 1 test 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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