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L4 NEP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,388 mi
Last recorded161,388 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 NEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 161,388 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 157,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 152,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 148,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 142,630 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 142,630 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 138,912 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 132,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,035 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 123,035 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,936 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,936 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,718 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 118,693 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 116,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 116,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 114,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 114,156 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 114,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 113,614 miles

exhaust tempory repair

rear cross member corroded

slight corrosion near master cylinder

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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L4 NEP 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 72%.

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 L4 NEP, 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 L4 NEP registered?

L4 NEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L4 NEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 NEP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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