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L5 RLT

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,644 mi
Last recorded96,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,644 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,816 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,563 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

dampness at servo/master cylinder area

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box to nearside steering arm, marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,693 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hub bearing has slight play.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,698 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 82,695 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn chassis to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing on front axle (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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L5 RLT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L5 RLT, 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 L5 RLT registered?

L5 RLT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L5 RLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 RLT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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