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L106 FWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,100 mi
Last recorded80,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL106 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,100 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 80,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle bolt missing (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,973 miles

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

vehicle waxoiled including brake pipes and flexis

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perrished

slight corrosion underside

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,343 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perrished

slight corrosion underside

Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,227 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 78,227 miles

Centre Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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L106 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L106 FWL, 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 L106 FWL registered?

L106 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L106 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L106 FWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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