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L538 ATT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,570 mi
Last recorded117,570 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 ATT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,570 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis rail to rear cross member area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust mounting flange slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe along top of chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mounting flange slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pan hard rod axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer above rear axle slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slightly damaged/corroded to both corners

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring cup to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring cup to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Upper and lower universal joints (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 112,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,534 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,507 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 109,258 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 109,231 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,873 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight leak from n/s/f hub seal

Fail 27 Sep 2014 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight leak from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,635 miles

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

front propshafthas slight play in universal joint

Fail 13 Sep 2013 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front propshafthas slight play in universal joint

Pass 21 Jul 2012 102,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 100,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 98,946 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 91,815 miles

slight leak from both front hub seals

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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L538 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L538 ATT, 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 L538 ATT registered?

L538 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L538 ATT safe to buy?

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