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L513 OHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 77,660 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 74,995 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 69,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,100 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,006 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,052 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,981 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,408 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,422 miles

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

OFF ISIDE REAR BUMP STOP

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,888 miles

3 indecator lenses nealy white

middle exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,888 miles

Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

3 indecator lensis nealy white in colour

middle exhaust rubber cracking

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,452 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2005 45,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 45,815 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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L513 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L513 OHP, 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 L513 OHP registered?

L513 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L513 OHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L513 OHP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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