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L39 ATT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,369 mi
Last recorded163,369 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 ATT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 163,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 156,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,396 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 149,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 141,439 miles

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Vehicle has various oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2021 132,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,650 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 125,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete main vin plate under bonnet (0.2 (b))

Front light bar could blind oncoming drivers on main beam

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing spring base on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing spring base on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,830 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

VIN plate damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2019 115,829 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

VIN plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,412 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,513 miles

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

wipers do not return to park position unaided

Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

wipers do not return to park position unaided

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,132 miles

Advise rear propshaft rear uj slight play

Advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,124 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play swivel bearing (2.5.A.3c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear propshaft rear uj slight play

advise slight lift in o/s drag link end

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,105 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 104,860 miles

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

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

bottom of fuel tank corroded possible leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,401 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 103,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,089 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear prop shaft rear joint has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2009 97,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear prop shaft rear joint has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2008 95,984 miles

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

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

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Apr 2007 94,833 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 94,833 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Oct 2006 93,065 miles

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

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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L39 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L39 ATT, 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 L39 ATT registered?

L39 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L39 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L39 ATT shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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