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L436 HPS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,411 mi
Last recorded93,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL436 HPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,411 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 93,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,665 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 91,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,253 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top both (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 88,214 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 88,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,174 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 85,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,783 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,293 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 84,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Chassis corroded and holed @ N/S/Front bumper mount

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L436 HPS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L436 HPS, 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 L436 HPS registered?

L436 HPS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L436 HPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L436 HPS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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