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L243 NWX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

215,002 mi
Last recorded215,002 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 NWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 215,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 214,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 212,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 212,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 209,716 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 207,213 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 202,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 199,369 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 199,369 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 197,474 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 197,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 193,964 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 193,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 189,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 187,140 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 187,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 185,037 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 185,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 184,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 183,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 179,009 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 179,009 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 171,964 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 171,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 166,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 159,599 miles

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

number plate lamp nearside bulb inoperative

Pass 7 Sep 2007 153,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 153,184 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 146,654 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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L243 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L243 NWX, 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 L243 NWX registered?

L243 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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