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L481 THW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

27,090 mi
Last recorded27,090 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 THW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 27,090 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 22,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 17,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 12,903 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 12,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 8,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 5,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 3,511 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 823 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 6 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 4 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 May 2017 4 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,048 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,048 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box has a slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 112,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,662 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 110,662 miles

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,447 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 109,447 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 108,290 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 108,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 106,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 104,114 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 104,114 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front hub oil leak

rear axal oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 101,544 miles

offside front hub slight oil leak

rear dif front seal slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2007 101,544 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 98,554 miles

slight oil leak from o/s front hub

Fail 5 Jan 2006 98,554 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 THW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L481 THW, 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

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What year was L481 THW registered?

L481 THW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1993.

Is L481 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L481 THW shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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