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L301 LFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,027 mi
Last recorded147,027 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 147,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 146,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 146,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 145,739 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 145,724 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no 12 volt supply no fog light supply (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no handbrake warning light

no sidelamp warning lamp

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 144,376 miles

park brake warning light not working

Fail 18 Jan 2021 144,364 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

park brake warning light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 141,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 139,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,714 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 138,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 134,792 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 134,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,905 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 127,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 118,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 110,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 105,558 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/ s and o/s rear chassy corroded excessivey not in 30cm of mounting points

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,200 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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L301 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L301 LFO, 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 L301 LFO?

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What year was L301 LFO registered?

L301 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L301 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L301 LFO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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