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L869 APK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,832 mi
Last recorded118,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 APK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,832 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play TOP OF REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,053 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play TOP OF REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 118,053 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play TOP OF REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 115,325 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS DAMP

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivel housings damp

Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivel housings damp

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,382 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn rear end u/j (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,981 miles

noise from power steering

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,815 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

noise from power steering

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,972 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,962 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,107 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 97,107 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,573 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,797 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 87,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 83,947 miles

rear index plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,886 miles

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

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front swivel housings have slight oil leaks

rear index plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,767 miles

both front swivel housings leaking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 79,368 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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L869 APK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 L869 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 L869 APK registered?

L869 APK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L869 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L869 APK shows 26 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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