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L595 MWF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL595 MWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 200,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

all wheel rims corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 197,013 miles

All wheel rims corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 193,704 miles

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

all wheel rims corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 188,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 184,685 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 181,247 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 179,160 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 175,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 172,244 miles

Nearside Front Swivel slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 167,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 163,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 159,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Small chip offside headlight

Steering damper slight play offside bush

Pass 16 Dec 2013 155,084 miles

Rear section of exhaust quite corroded

Small chip offside frontheadlight

Fail 16 Dec 2013 155,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear section of exhaust quite corroded

Small chip offside frontheadlight

Pass 7 Dec 2012 152,501 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 124,048 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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L595 MWF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L595 MWF, 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

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What year was L595 MWF registered?

L595 MWF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L595 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L595 MWF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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