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L421 VMW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,683 mi
Last recorded172,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 VMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 172,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 168,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 166,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 164,466 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 162,854 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,438 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 154,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 151,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 148,928 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 148,928 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 148,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 147,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,696 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,244 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 142,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 139,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 135,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 130,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 130,947 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,949 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 128,947 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 127,105 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 127,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 125,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L421 VMW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L421 VMW, 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 L421 VMW registered?

L421 VMW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L421 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 VMW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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