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L585 LEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,754 mi
Last recorded90,754 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 LEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 90,754 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 90,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,026 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,037 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 79,834 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,604 miles

rear n/s tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2008 74,495 miles

CROSSPLY TYRES FITTED TO FRONT 6.00/16 AND RADIUS TO REAR 225/75/16

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 73,309 miles

slight leak from swivels around hub area

Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,093 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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L585 LEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L585 LEC, 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 L585 LEC registered?

L585 LEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L585 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L585 LEC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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