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L55 FRL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

362,238 mi
Last recorded362,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 FRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 362,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 355,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 350,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 343,825 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 335,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 330,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 326,557 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 303,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 289,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 276,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 264,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 252,228 miles

nearside rear bodywork damaged

offside and nearside windscreen wiper rubbers slightly torn

offside rear tail and indicator lenses different pattern to nearside rear

right hand indicator cancelation not working.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 241,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 230,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 217,205 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 217,204 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 201,371 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 201,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 183,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 172,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 161,830 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L55 FRL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L55 FRL, 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 L55 FRL registered?

L55 FRL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L55 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 FRL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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