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L83 UNP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,619 mi
Last recorded153,619 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 UNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 153,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 153,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 152,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 152,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 152,391 miles

Hand brake travel long.

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing lose.

Nearside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

Slight leak from steering box.

Slight play in steering box.

Fail 11 Jul 2023 152,391 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Hand brake travel long.

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing lose.

Nearside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

Slight play in steering box.

Slight play in steering lower uj.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 151,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 151,303 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 130,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 130,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 117,245 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 117,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 112,910 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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L83 UNP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L83 UNP, 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

How do I check the history of L83 UNP?

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What year was L83 UNP registered?

L83 UNP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is L83 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L83 UNP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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