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L108 THP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL108 THP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 69,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside battery box corroded and holed

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 18 May 2018 69,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside battery box corroded and holed

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,700 miles

Brake performance not tested NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE PIPE CONDITION (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OS FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONT WASHERS NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR FLOOR CORRODED 30CM SEAT BELT/SEAT MOUNT (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR SEAT BELT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR INNER SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on FRONT WIPERS NOT WORKING (8.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED

Nearside Front NSF BRAKE PIPE CORRODED LONG

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened NSR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBER BUSH PERISHED (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner NSR INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear NSR SHORT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front OSF BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,526 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,853 miles

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

offside front floor advance corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 9 Jan 2014 46,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside front floor advance corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,307 miles

off side hub seal leasking but not excessive

Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,307 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

off side hub seal leasking but not excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,837 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,686 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,685 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,664 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,916 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front swivel slightly damp

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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L108 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L108 THP, 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 L108 THP registered?

L108 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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