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L661 AFX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

209,281 mi
Last recorded209,281 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 AFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 209,281 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 197,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 197,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 195,404 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 195,395 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub contaminating disc and brake pads (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 188,082 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 188,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 28 Jan 2020 182,078 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive outer tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 182,072 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive outer tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front prop shaft back U/J joint worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 172,525 miles

Nearside Front rubber bull bar broken

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle flange mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle flange mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 172,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings movement in steering link rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front rubber bull bar broken

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle flange mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle flange mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 170,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 167,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 165,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 157,499 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 157,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,947 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 121,809 miles

both front hub seals damp

Pass 1 Jul 2008 106,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 105,863 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,235 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 73,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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L661 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L661 AFX, 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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L661 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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