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E1 TGS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,367 mi
Last recorded112,367 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 TGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 112,367 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

steering drop arm joint movement

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,287 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

o/s front idler arm joint movement

o/s n/s chassis corroded

o/s n/s front tyres deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

o/s front idler arm joint movement

o/s n/s chassis corroded

o/s n/s front tyres deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing x2 (1.5.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

o/s n/s chassis corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,952 miles

Offside Front tractor joint slight leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 109,419 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2013 107,820 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 107,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 107,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 106,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 105,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,545 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

locking point on front wheels vastly different, balance shows within limits

off side front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,671 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 98,830 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 98,827 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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E1 TGS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E1 TGS, 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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E1 TGS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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