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VFH 538

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

201,806 mi
Last recorded201,806 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFH 538
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2026 201,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 200,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 198,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 194,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 192,071 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 189,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 185,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 181,065 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 177,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 173,938 miles

Front Front UJ worn near limit

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

Rear Play in rear differential

Pass 1 Apr 2016 171,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 168,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 165,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 162,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 159,241 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 155,554 miles

nearside front sidestep corroded.

offside front sidestep damaged.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 150,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 145,794 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 139,641 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 133,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear of chassis very rusty

slight oil leak from power steering box and pump

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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VFH 538 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFH 538, 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 VFH 538 registered?

VFH 538 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is VFH 538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFH 538 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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