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L852 PAS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,312 mi
Last recorded197,312 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 PAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 197,312 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 195,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 194,775 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 194,775 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 192,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 191,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 190,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 189,019 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 188,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 185,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 182,894 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 181,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 179,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 177,894 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 177,892 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 176,626 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 175,364 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 173,830 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 173,830 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blowing from headgasket rear of engine

Pass 2 Oct 2007 172,228 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 172,228 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 168,079 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres have cuts to the side walls

Pass 29 Sep 2005 160,651 miles

4 tyres cracking ok for mot

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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L852 PAS 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 82.6%.

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 L852 PAS, 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 L852 PAS registered?

L852 PAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L852 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L852 PAS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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