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L889 ORW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,873 mi
Last recorded157,873 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 ORW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 157,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 157,140 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 157,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,292 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 155,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,755 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 149,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 146,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,438 miles

both front tyres are slightly perished on outer side wall

both rear D-bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear discs are lipped

Fail 14 Jul 2014 143,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both front tyres are slightly perished on outer side wall

both rear D-bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear discs are lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2013 140,146 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 140,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 136,891 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 132,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 126,565 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 119,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 116,222 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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L889 ORW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L889 ORW, 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 L889 ORW registered?

L889 ORW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L889 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L889 ORW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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