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L416 PTV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL416 PTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 127,678 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2024 125,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 125,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 125,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021

Brake performance not tested DUE TO AXLE LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure AXLE SEAL (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side CABLE BROKEN (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage deformed DRAG LINK (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 121,039 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 121,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,172 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower in effort (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes that run across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,908 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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L416 PTV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L416 PTV, 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 L416 PTV registered?

L416 PTV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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