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L21 VPS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,413 mi
Last recorded128,413 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 VPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 125,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 123,848 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 123,832 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced between shock absorber and A frame mountings (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,741 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 116,685 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,316 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 107,311 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,039 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,621 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 83,691 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 83,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,857 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,267 miles

both front shock absorbers weak.advise replacement

Fail 22 Dec 2010 71,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers weak.advise replacement

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,322 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 69,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 68,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 67,875 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,770 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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L21 VPS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L21 VPS, 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 L21 VPS?

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What year was L21 VPS registered?

L21 VPS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1993.

Is L21 VPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 VPS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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