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L180 SWU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,882 mi
Last recorded145,882 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

RegistrationL180 SWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 145,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 145,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 145,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 145,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 143,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 143,056 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,587 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 140,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 139,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 139,068 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid leak at both front stub axeles

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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L180 SWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L180 SWU, 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 L180 SWU?

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What year was L180 SWU registered?

L180 SWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L180 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L180 SWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L180 SWU have outstanding finance?

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