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L838 BTT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,754 mi
Last recorded200,754 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 BTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2025 200,754 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 200,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 198,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 196,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 194,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 191,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 186,559 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 182,432 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 177,010 miles

Front wipers not parking

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch slipping

Pass 20 Nov 2014 168,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 162,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 155,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 147,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 138,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 127,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 126,422 miles

Corrosion at rear chassis rail.

Seepage at power steering box.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 122,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 116,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 111,181 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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L838 BTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 L838 BTT, 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 L838 BTT registered?

L838 BTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L838 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 BTT shows 19 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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