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L53 FBV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,586 mi
Last recorded161,586 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 FBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 161,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 161,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 156,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 151,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 151,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,692 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 145,692 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 138,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 131,673 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,000 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 100,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,000 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,053 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,000 miles

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 99,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 100,000 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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L53 FBV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L53 FBV, 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 L53 FBV registered?

L53 FBV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L53 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 FBV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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