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L199 SES

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,201 mi
Last recorded163,201 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 SES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 163,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 162,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 161,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 158,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 156,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,009 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 10,009 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 10,009 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,009 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2011 100,009 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2010 100,009 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 100,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,009 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 10,009 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,009 miles

Slight oil leak O/S/R hub

Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,009 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 100,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak from both front hubs.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak from O/S/R hub oil seal.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 100,009 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2005 100,009 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L199 SES is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L199 SES, 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

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What year was L199 SES registered?

L199 SES is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L199 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L199 SES shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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