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L238 TAP

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,724 mi
Last recorded134,724 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 TAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 134,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 134,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 134,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 133,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 127,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

all brakes judderring slightly

brake performance 51%. rear performance low ?

offside front hub leaking oil on to brake disc flange

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

all brakes judderring slightly

brake performance 51%. rear performance low ?

offside front hub leaking oil on to brake disc flange

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,668 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly kinked

play in nearside rear hub

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S wiper torn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,994 miles

Both swivel joints damp

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 88,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,448 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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L238 TAP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L238 TAP, 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 L238 TAP registered?

L238 TAP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L238 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 TAP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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