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L863 APK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,562 mi
Last recorded138,562 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 APK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 138,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 138,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 137,983 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 137,546 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,490 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OUTER HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 135,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 134,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 132,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 127,245 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,828 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 125,697 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,279 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 96,218 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 96,217 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,584 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 76,582 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 68,870 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,647 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,028 miles

six seat belt fitted to twelve seats

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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L863 APK 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 L863 APK, 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 L863 APK registered?

L863 APK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L863 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L863 APK 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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