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L481 MTW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,514 mi
Last recorded71,514 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 MTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 71,514 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,223 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 70,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,595 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 70,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 67,649 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,463 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,938 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 261,074 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 261,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 260,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 260,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 259,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 258,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 255,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 253,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 249,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 246,396 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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L481 MTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White 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 L481 MTW, 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 L481 MTW?

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What year was L481 MTW registered?

L481 MTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L481 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L481 MTW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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