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L40 SEL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,415 mi
Last recorded116,415 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,415 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 115,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,549 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,254 miles

hand brake travel near stop

oil leak play in 1 st drag link end

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,631 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,733 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,198 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 111,198 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch hazard inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 109,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 109,256 miles

bonnet pull stiff

alternator belt poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2016 109,256 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

alternator belt poor condition

bonnet pull stiff

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,665 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,953 miles

front disks corroded

n/s/f inner arch slight corrosion

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush slight play

n/s/f underneath of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,361 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

suspect oil leak from parling brake drum

Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspect oil leak from parling brake drum

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,427 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 84,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,335 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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L40 SEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L40 SEL, 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 L40 SEL registered?

L40 SEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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