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F11 DEF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

153,327 mi
Last recorded153,327 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 153,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All FOUR ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 153,323 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All FOUR ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 153,287 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides lens covers (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 153,287 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp AND STOP LIGHT (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides lens covers (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,269 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 153,265 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 153,238 miles

All Four Tyres Perishing on side walls

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 153,238 miles

All Four Tyres Perishing on side walls

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 153,090 miles

tyres deteriorating on outer walls

Fail 16 May 2018 153,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

tyres deteriorating on outer walls

Pass 26 May 2017 152,886 miles

tyres deteriorating on outer walls

Pass 18 May 2016 151,501 miles

advise tyres perished on side walls

Fail 18 May 2016 151,501 miles

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

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

advise tyres perished on side walls

Pass 7 May 2015 151,229 miles

tyres slighty perished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 148,691 miles

Chassis is rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis crossmember is rusty

Slight leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 1 Jul 2013 145,124 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 144,939 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 140,687 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 140,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 136,789 miles

light corrosion to chassis

play in steering coupling

shock absorbers damp

Pass 11 Jun 2010 126,157 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 115,754 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Fail 26 May 2009 115,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 112,864 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 112,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 106,882 miles

Corossion o/s centre out rigger. †

Fail 2 Jan 2007 106,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 101,988 miles

Rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode †Front number plate in poor condition †Both rear tyres are perished in tread †

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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F11 DEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F11 DEF, 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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F11 DEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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