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L106 VHR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

241,364 mi
Last recorded241,364 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL106 VHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 241,364 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 240,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 237,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 231,676 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 219,740 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 219,701 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 209,775 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 209,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 199,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 185,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 185,381 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 169,907 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 157,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 157,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 153,578 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 153,249 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 147,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 147,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 141,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 139,776 miles

slight play in steering damper bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2009 137,637 miles

underside of vehicle heavily corroded at rear but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2008 133,108 miles

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

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

slight play in steering damper offside bush/pin

Pass 26 Sep 2007 127,653 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 127,651 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 122,724 miles

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 VHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L106 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

L106 VHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L106 VHR safe to buy?

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