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L115 PCA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,096 mi
Last recorded120,096 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL115 PCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,096 miles

small split in drop link rubber boot

Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,074 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 110,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 101,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,862 miles

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

hand brake will soon need adjusting

Pass 25 Oct 2008 86,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 77,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,654 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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L115 PCA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L115 PCA, 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 L115 PCA registered?

L115 PCA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L115 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L115 PCA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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