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L42 FPP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,195 mi
Last recorded124,195 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 FPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 124,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,930 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 122,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 121,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 120,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 120,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside chassis outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 119,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 119,266 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,251 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,276 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

inner face of offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 115,850 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 115,830 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 112,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 108,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 103,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 99,392 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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L42 FPP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L42 FPP, 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 L42 FPP?

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What year was L42 FPP registered?

L42 FPP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1993.

Is L42 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L42 FPP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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