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F13 SDM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 SDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 109,867 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,225 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 106,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,349 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 101,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,823 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 96,106 miles

rear door badly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,072 miles

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,010 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,389 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 78,709 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,709 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 78,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 67,277 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 67,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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F13 SDM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F13 SDM, 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 F13 SDM registered?

F13 SDM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1993.

Is F13 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 SDM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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