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L443 FSE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,849 mi
Last recorded148,849 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 FSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 148,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 142,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 142,780 miles

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,687 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 138,687 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 134,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 119,813 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 108,590 miles

slight play in drag link (steering box side)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,805 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,738 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 82,709 miles

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

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

offside steering damper bush/pin worn

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,262 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 60,626 miles

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

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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L443 FSE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L443 FSE, 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 L443 FSE?

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What year was L443 FSE registered?

L443 FSE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1993.

Is L443 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L443 FSE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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