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L109 GYY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL109 GYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 103,478 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 103,467 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply tyres are fitted on a rear axle and a bias-belted tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply tyres are fitted on a rear axle and a bias-belted tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,275 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 93,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,043 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 83,043 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,480 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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L109 GYY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L109 GYY, 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 L109 GYY registered?

L109 GYY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 1993.

Is L109 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L109 GYY 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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