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L82 NAL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 NAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,164 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,862 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,729 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,824 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,671 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,547 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,672 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,580 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,983 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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L82 NAL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L82 NAL, 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 L82 NAL registered?

L82 NAL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L82 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L82 NAL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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