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L963 PAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,083 mi
Last recorded149,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 PAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Metal brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Lower Swivel joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Chassis starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower Swivel joint has slight play

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,319 miles

Exhaust has slight leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle top joint slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2022 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre & rear exhaust deteriorating need changing soon

Pass 12 Dec 2020 133,860 miles

n/s/f track rod end rubber deteriorating need changing soon

Pass 7 Dec 2019 131,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

damage to windscreen,front nearside

Fail 19 Sep 2018 128,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

damage to windscreen,front nearside

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases need changing soon (7.1.2)

front number plate neen changing soon

front tyre wearing inner edge need changing soon

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,062 miles

brake pipes greased alround

Pass 18 Sep 2015 123,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 121,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate need changing soon

n/s/f t.r.end rubber deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 115,729 miles

Oil leak

front axle alloy wheels fitted

rear axle steel wheels fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 111,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes slight corrosion alround

Pass 3 Sep 2010 111,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes slight corrosion alround

Fail 5 Sep 2009 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r shocker dust cover missing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,797 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r shocker dust cover missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 105,227 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 99,536 miles

N/S/R O/S/R TOP SHOCKER BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 91,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 86,438 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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L963 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L963 PAC, 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 L963 PAC registered?

L963 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L963 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L963 PAC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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