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L408 OHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,199 mi
Last recorded31,199 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 31,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 31,199 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 31,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 30,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 30,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,767 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 30,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,117 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,883 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,794 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 27,793 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 20,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,581 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 4,579 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 4,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 6 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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L408 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L408 OHP, 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 L408 OHP registered?

L408 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L408 OHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L408 OHP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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