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L615 ATT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

18 mi
Last recorded18 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL615 ATT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 18 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,451 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heatshield mounting broken

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

o/s and n/s side steps corroded near mountings

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,124 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heatshield mounting broken

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

o/s and n/s side steps corroded near mountings

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,941 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 85,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

light switch poor

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,425 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

grass wrapped aroundrear axle pinion

Fail 23 Dec 2011 82,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

grass wrapped aroundrear axle pinion

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,832 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

fluid leakage from offsiderear hub assembly

wear in offside and nearside swivel hub assamblys

Fail 13 Dec 2010 83,830 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fluid leakage from offsiderear hub assembly

wear in offside and nearside swivel hub assamblys

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,167 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 82,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 80,263 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 78,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 75,996 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 75,983 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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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L615 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L615 ATT, 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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L615 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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