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L24 CWO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,992 mi
Last recorded186,992 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 CWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 186,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 177,160 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

tyres perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2015 177,144 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

tyres perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 169,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 165,426 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 165,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 163,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 160,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 158,507 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 158,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 156,791 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 155,237 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 155,218 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 151,095 miles
Fail 26 May 2006

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

INSECURE DRIVE SHAFT!!

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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L24 CWO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L24 CWO, 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 L24 CWO registered?

L24 CWO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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