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L518 MEP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 MEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,302 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

customer claims daylight use

Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,066 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,947 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 82,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,114 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 64,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,953 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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L518 MEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L518 MEP, 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

How do I check the history of L518 MEP?

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What year was L518 MEP registered?

L518 MEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L518 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 MEP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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