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L686 LNN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

141,689 mi
Last recorded141,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 LNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 141,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 139,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 136,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 133,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 130,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 127,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover poor condition

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,688 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 106,901 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,901 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,724 miles

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

front exhaust downpipe in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,539 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,417 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 93,417 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,084 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,350 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear A frame upper ball joint has minor lift in.

Rear differential weeping

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight leak from power steering box.

Suspect engine oil leaking from rocker cover gasket.

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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L686 LNN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L686 LNN, 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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What year was L686 LNN registered?

L686 LNN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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