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A13 VYM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 129,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 129,106 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 124,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 124,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 122,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 120,132 miles

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

slight play in front offside hub

Fail 2 Aug 2010 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in front offside hub

Pass 22 Jul 2009 114,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,609 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 101,353 miles

slight fluffing /fraying on both front seatbelts

Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 95,111 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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A13 VYM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A13 VYM, 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 A13 VYM registered?

A13 VYM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is A13 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VYM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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