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L119 MHJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL119 MHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,116 miles

modified suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,539 miles

spare tyre damaged/deflated

Fail 17 Sep 2014 127,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside head light image poor

spare tyre damaged/deflated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,997 miles

Drivers Side Footwell Corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 87,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 87,263 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,435 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,710 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 76,710 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 67,943 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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L119 MHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L119 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L119 MHJ?

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What year was L119 MHJ registered?

L119 MHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L119 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L119 MHJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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