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L495 CFJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

366,465 mi
Last recorded366,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 CFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 366,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 360,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 355,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 347,229 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 340,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 334,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 325,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 319,629 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 319,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 313,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 302,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 296,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 287,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 281,564 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 275,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 268,897 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 262,154 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 254,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 246,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 238,453 miles

transmission slight oil leak

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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L495 CFJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L495 CFJ, 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 L495 CFJ registered?

L495 CFJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L495 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L495 CFJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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