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L48 KSA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,103 mi
Last recorded159,103 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 KSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 159,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 157,006 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 157,006 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 155,968 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 155,968 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 154,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 154,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 152,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil level low

Rear Tyres, worn on centre of tread

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear of vehicle full

Fail 22 Oct 2021 152,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil level low

Rear Tyres, worn on centre of tread

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear of vehicle full

Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,918 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 150,918 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,400 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,143 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 146,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Front body mount prescribed area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear lower (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside and offside hub seals leaking

underside has general corrosion but not excessive

Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,903 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness at steering box and dampness at hubs

Pass 4 Jun 2012 135,551 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 130,018 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 130,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front brake discs starting to wear

all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread and sidewall

fluid dampness at steering box

rear bump stops missing on rear chassie

Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 118,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 115,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,714 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 103,811 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L48 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L48 KSA, 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 L48 KSA registered?

L48 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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