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L39 KSA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,955 mi
Last recorded174,955 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 KSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 174,955 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 164,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 153,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 151,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 132,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 132,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,295 miles

bumpstops missing rear

nearside front hubseal leaking

Fail 28 Dec 2017 131,293 miles

Brake performance not tested UNFIT FOR ROAD DUE TO CORROSION (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis around front outrigga (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear near rear valance (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and offside were bump stops are (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chalked around offside front out rigga (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis along and around offside outrigga (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis aboe shocker mounting and cracked along top (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear near rear valance (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member to chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting demolished (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

UNFIT FOR ROAD USE DUE TO CORROSION

bumpstops missing rear

nearside front hubseal leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,855 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,213 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 121,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 118,811 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 116,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 116,365 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

front bumper corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 112,527 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 112,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 109,538 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 105,829 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 105,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear bump stops missing

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 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 L39 KSA registered?

L39 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L39 KSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L39 KSA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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