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L53 TEU

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 TEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 165,567 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 165,417 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 162,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 161,115 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 159,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 155,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 152,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 149,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 146,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 145,476 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 145,474 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 144,709 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 144,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 141,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 141,024 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 138,435 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 129,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 121,103 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 121,103 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TEU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

L53 TEU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L53 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 TEU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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