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L857 PAS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

215,790 mi
Last recorded215,790 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 PAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 215,790 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 213,509 miles

General body of vehicle corroded

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2023 208,393 miles

vehicle outer body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 203,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 201,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 198,914 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 198,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 195,430 miles

General body in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2018 191,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 188,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 184,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 180,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 173,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 166,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 161,177 miles

O/SIDE FRONT HUB SEAL LEAKING OIL

Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 147,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 139,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 132,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 126,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 118,012 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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L857 PAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L857 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 L857 PAS registered?

L857 PAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L857 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 PAS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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