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L575 OUB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

277,243 mi
Last recorded277,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 OUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 277,243 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 274,668 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 271,557 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 271,107 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 271,107 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 268,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 267,292 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 267,292 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 265,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 262,363 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 257,162 miles

rear crossmember poor

Pass 19 Apr 2006 241,621 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L575 OUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L575 OUB, 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 L575 OUB?

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What year was L575 OUB registered?

L575 OUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L575 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L575 OUB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L575 OUB have outstanding finance?

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