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L428 AKP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,934 mi
Last recorded146,934 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 AKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 146,934 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

complete underneath of vehicle covered by underseal

Fail 26 Mar 2026 146,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when Nsf indicator is operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp left indicator works both rear (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Passenger's seat insecure seat base not attached (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis slight corrosion covered in underseal

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 144,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 137,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 129,828 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 129,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 126,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 126,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,243 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear seat belt receiver button sticking slightly

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 121,502 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 121,502 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,453 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Transfer box slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,728 miles

both front indicators starting to diss-colour.

signs of corrosion o/s/f bulk head.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,863 miles

corrosion bulk head

Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,963 miles

corrosion bluck head

Fail 4 Sep 2014 111,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion bluck head

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,317 miles

ADVISE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF O/SIDE FRONT FOOTWELL AREA MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK

Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,197 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,368 miles

silght corrosion o/s/r x member

slight corrosion o/s floor

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,551 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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L428 AKP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 L428 AKP, 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 L428 AKP registered?

L428 AKP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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