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L511 OAV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,635 mi
Last recorded103,635 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL511 OAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 103,352 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 102,660 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,154 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,355 miles

o/s + n/s/f trackrod ball joint covers split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

surface corrosion in o/s + n/s/f shock-absorber top mountings

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r + o/s/r shock absorber top bushes have slight movement.

slight misting of oil from power steering box.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,599 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,339 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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L511 OAV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L511 OAV, 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 L511 OAV registered?

L511 OAV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1993.

Is L511 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L511 OAV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L511 OAV have outstanding finance?

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