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L942 STP

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,960 mi
Last recorded63,960 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 STP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 63,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,946 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,799 miles

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

very and scaly advise to wax oil

Fail 27 Oct 2018 60,790 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

very and scaly advise to wax oil

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,513 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing hub seal slightly leaking. (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 52,946 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Fail 5 Nov 2016 52,946 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 44,353 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f tyre sidewallcracking/cut

o/s/fhub seal leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2013 44,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f tyre sidewallcracking/cut

o/s/fhub seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,265 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,718 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,715 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,714 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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L942 STP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L942 STP, 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.

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What year was L942 STP registered?

L942 STP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L942 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L942 STP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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