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L103 LHL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,109 mi
Last recorded133,109 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL103 LHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 133,109 miles

Rear Bump stops missing

Fail 18 May 2018 133,109 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Bump stops missing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 199,725 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine,gearbox,diff ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 193,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 186,008 miles

Oil leak

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

front bumper corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 179,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 172,886 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 172,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 166,293 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 166,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 163,419 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 163,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 160,051 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

excessive park brake lever travel , linkage pivots worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 160,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

excessive park brake lever travel , linkage pivots worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 157,206 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 157,206 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 147,406 miles

Handbrake Lever has close to nil reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Neraside Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Rear Chassis Cross-Member slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 144,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 138,795 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 138,771 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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L103 LHL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L103 LHL, 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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L103 LHL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 1993.

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