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L200 TDL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,400 mi
Last recorded151,400 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 TDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2026 151,400 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2025 149,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 149,774 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 149,742 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 149,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 148,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both rear back plates missing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 148,818 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both rear back plates missing

Fail 10 Jan 2012 147,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 147,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 144,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 144,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 140,399 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 140,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 138,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 133,280 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal wearing close to the limit.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 123,435 miles

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

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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L200 TDL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L200 TDL, 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 L200 TDL registered?

L200 TDL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L200 TDL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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