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L253 NWX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,119 mi
Last recorded80,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 NWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 80,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 74,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 74,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 74,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking onto brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,626 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 70,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,781 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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L253 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L253 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L253 NWX?

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What year was L253 NWX registered?

L253 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L253 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 NWX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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