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L815 OSR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

276,619 mi
Last recorded276,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL815 OSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 276,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 276,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 276,495 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 276,077 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 276,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 273,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 270,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 268,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 263,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 260,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 257,366 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 252,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 248,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 238,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 229,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 221,042 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 212,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 212,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 203,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 195,196 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 182,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 169,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 155,051 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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L815 OSR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L815 OSR, 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 L815 OSR registered?

L815 OSR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L815 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L815 OSR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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