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DHZ 225

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,578 mi
Last recorded96,578 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 225
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,578 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,717 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,116 miles

Both steering spheres have slight play and are weeping oil.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe badly kinked restsricting gas flow

front axle tractor housing oil seals leaking

handbrake needs adjusting

rear axle stabilizer ball joint has slight wear

Fail 29 Aug 2018 89,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe badly kinked restsricting gas flow

front axle tractor housing oil seals leaking

handbrake needs adjusting

rear axle stabilizer ball joint has slight wear

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,478 miles

Oil leak ()

alternator mounting point loose

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

alternator mounting point loose

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,386 miles

Front axle pinion seal slightly leaking

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,172 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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DHZ 225 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DHZ 225, 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 DHZ 225 registered?

DHZ 225 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is DHZ 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 225 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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