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L482 VSM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL482 VSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,756 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,795 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,868 miles

chassis has been welded still corroded in places

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,868 miles

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

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

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

chassis has been welded still corroded in places

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,544 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,139 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,148 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,350 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 69,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,323 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,083 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 63,083 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,267 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 54,521 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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L482 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L482 VSM, 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 L482 VSM registered?

L482 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L482 VSM safe to buy?

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