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L38 KSA

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,945 mi
Last recorded176,945 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 KSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,945 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 176,920 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 174,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at transferer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 169,906 miles

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

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

Central Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable all bushes on all steering componants slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 169,905 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from hub (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested oil on discs (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable all bushes on all steering componants slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 163,069 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan hard rod at front of axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 158,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 152,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end nearest steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 148,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play at front wheels

Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,389 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 144,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front play at wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,645 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear prop shaft rear u/j has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2013 136,045 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 134,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 134,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 152,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 130,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 127,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 124,036 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 120,008 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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L38 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L38 KSA, 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 L38 KSA registered?

L38 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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