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L453 ANS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,170 mi
Last recorded166,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 ANS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 166,170 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 162,291 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 162,290 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Steering box likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 159,792 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 159,788 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2017 159,782 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high Nearside & Offside front. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis mid section (upper). All chalk marked. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 153,001 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 140,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 135,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 125,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 119,646 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 119,604 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 114,352 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 114,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 109,739 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 109,733 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 105,967 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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L453 ANS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L453 ANS, 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 L453 ANS registered?

L453 ANS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L453 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L453 ANS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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