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L134 GJX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL134 GJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,356 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,388 miles

Nearside front footwell corroded

Offside front footwell corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,114 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 87,105 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Both front hub swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,841 miles

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2017 84,831 miles

Fuel tank leaking from drain bolt (7.2.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,206 miles

brake pipes surface corroded

nearside and offside front hub swivels leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,683 miles

Both front hub swivel joints leaking

Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,671 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front hub swivel joints leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,120 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2013 81,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 80,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 80,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,968 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,527 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,521 miles

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

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 75,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 75,917 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 73,761 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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L134 GJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L134 GJX, 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 L134 GJX registered?

L134 GJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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