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L401 ANS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,395 mi
Last recorded90,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 ANS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,395 miles

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

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

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

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

visual smoke done ok meter causing problem

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,261 miles

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jan 2025 89,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,834 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,227 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 57,948 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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L401 ANS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L401 ANS, 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 L401 ANS?

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What year was L401 ANS registered?

L401 ANS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L401 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 ANS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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