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L162 HFA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,132 mi
Last recorded115,132 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 HFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 115,132 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 115,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 111,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 108,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 106,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 98,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,446 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

slight underbody corrosion to body

Fail 23 Sep 2013 80,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,389 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,389 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,280 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,646 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on chassis

n/s/ mirror cracked

steering dampner bushes slightly perished

Fail 10 Aug 2010 70,646 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on chassis

n/s/ mirror cracked

steering dampner bushes slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,628 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 May 2008 63,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,985 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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L162 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L162 HFA, 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 L162 HFA registered?

L162 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L162 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L162 HFA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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