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L825 LAL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

273,453 mi
Last recorded273,453 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 LAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 273,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount on diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 270,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 265,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 259,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 254,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 249,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 245,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 241,450 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 237,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 234,386 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 234,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 233,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 232,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 231,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 230,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 229,429 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 223,269 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 217,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 217,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 210,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 201,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 178,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L825 LAL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L825 LAL, 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 L825 LAL registered?

L825 LAL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L825 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L825 LAL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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