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L911 ORW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,573 mi
Last recorded270,573 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL911 ORW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 270,573 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 265,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 259,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 254,135 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 254,135 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 248,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 241,468 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2020 241,468 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 233,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2018 222,908 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 210,350 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 210,350 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 200,917 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 200,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 191,265 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 191,265 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 182,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 182,137 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 170,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 161,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 152,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 152,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 142,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 131,417 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,437 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 84,519 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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L911 ORW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L911 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 L911 ORW registered?

L911 ORW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L911 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L911 ORW shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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