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L127 HKN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL127 HKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 134,771 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 134,718 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,068 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 122,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 122,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,719 miles

clutch peddal rubber worn

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front track rod end slightly worn

oil leak

slight oil leak n/s front hub

Fail 15 Aug 2013 121,705 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak n/s front hub

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front track rod end slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 120,541 miles

Oil leak

n/s front hub oil seal slight leaking of oil

o/s front wheel bearing slightly worn

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2011 119,196 miles

Oil leak

electrical wiring loose

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

o/s n/s front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 117,350 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers wiper restricted operation

front swivel ball slight oil leak n/s

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 115,182 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 112,536 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s windscreen cracked

o/s/f and rear tyres showing signs of accident damage recommend further investigation

Pass 17 Nov 2006 108,661 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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L127 HKN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L127 HKN, 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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L127 HKN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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