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L35 FPP

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,491 mi
Last recorded145,491 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 FPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 145,491 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 144,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 144,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 144,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 144,141 miles

slight play in front propshaft sliding joint

Pass 27 May 2020 143,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,947 miles

Evidence of oil leak from o/s/f spherical joint.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,695 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing leak,not contaminating brake face

Offside Front swivel housing leak,not contaminating brake face

Fail 9 Apr 2018 142,687 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Swivel housing leak,not contaminating brake face

Offside Front swivel housing leak,not contaminating brake face

Offside Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,419 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Oil leak Halfshaft flange

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 141,362 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 130,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 126,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 126,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 123,902 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 120,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 120,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 114,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,045 miles

o/s/r tyre has a large slice in outter side wall not showing cords.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 111,045 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a large slice in outter side wall not showing cords.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,060 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 108,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,210 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 104,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L35 FPP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L35 FPP, 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 L35 FPP registered?

L35 FPP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L35 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L35 FPP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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