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L421 YVV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,404 mi
Last recorded53,404 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,404 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 52,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,165 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 51,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,950 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 49,950 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,623 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint feed to pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 46,623 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn axle end ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn gear box end ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint feed to pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,616 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 44,648 miles

both front prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 May 2014 42,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 40,259 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 39,854 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 39,854 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

O/s front floor under pedals corroded and holed. Rear cross member slight corrosion and holed.

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 YVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

L421 YVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L421 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 YVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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