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L152 FWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,515 mi
Last recorded143,515 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 143,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 141,565 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 138,525 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 138,525 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 132,600 miles

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 17 May 2011 126,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 121,206 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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L152 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L152 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L152 FWL?

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What year was L152 FWL registered?

L152 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L152 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L152 FWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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