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L493 HFA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,149 mi
Last recorded125,149 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 HFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 125,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 113,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 102,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,237 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,549 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,541 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear lashing eyes loose

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,023 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,788 miles

oil leak n/s/r hub

Fail 20 Nov 2014 93,788 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak n/s/r hub

Fail 21 Nov 2013 91,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,786 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,294 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 86,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,732 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

light oil leak n/s/r wheel hub

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,637 miles

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

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

brakes on rear need adjusting

Pass 22 Nov 2008 76,656 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 76,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 74,356 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 74,355 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2006 72,479 miles

slight play in swivel besring osf

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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L493 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L493 HFA, 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 L493 HFA registered?

L493 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L493 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L493 HFA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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