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L236 FFV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,983 mi
Last recorded143,983 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 FFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 143,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 142,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 142,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 141,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 139,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 136,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 134,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 134,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 134,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 133,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 96,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 91,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,297 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 90,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,780 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 87,797 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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L236 FFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L236 FFV, 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 L236 FFV?

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What year was L236 FFV registered?

L236 FFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L236 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L236 FFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L236 FFV have outstanding finance?

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