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L424 AVC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,972 mi
Last recorded144,972 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 AVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 144,972 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 144,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 142,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 140,825 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 140,822 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 140,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 138,877 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 137,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 135,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 131,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 131,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 128,378 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 121,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 101,879 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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L424 AVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L424 AVC, 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

How do I check the history of L424 AVC?

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What year was L424 AVC registered?

L424 AVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L424 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L424 AVC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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