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L233 FPY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

225,037 mi
Last recorded225,037 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 FPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 225,037 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 225,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 224,743 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s front coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s rear coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 224,406 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 222,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 220,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 215,906 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 211,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 206,640 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 204,283 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 204,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 200,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 193,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 184,988 miles

minor corrosion at bulkhead

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 24 Nov 2008 182,602 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 177,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 173,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 164,670 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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L233 FPY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L233 FPY, 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 L233 FPY registered?

L233 FPY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1993.

Is L233 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L233 FPY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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