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L59 VGG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

234,452 mi
Last recorded234,452 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 VGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 234,452 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 230,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 225,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 220,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 214,672 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 210,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 204,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 198,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 194,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 188,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 182,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 176,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 172,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 169,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 163,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 156,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 148,544 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 142,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 136,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 130,034 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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L59 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L59 VGG, 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 L59 VGG?

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What year was L59 VGG registered?

L59 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L59 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L59 VGG shows 20 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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