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L140 FWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,584 mi
Last recorded162,584 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 FWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 162,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 160,218 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

front floor pan corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 158,244 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Body outrigger corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 158,226 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear body outrigger corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 156,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside hub seals has slight leak

offside door step has corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch near body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

both front hub seals leaking

front prop rear uj slight play

oil leak

osr step corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 152,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 151,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 151,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 149,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 149,593 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 147,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 135,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 135,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 129,600 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 129,600 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 123,369 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 108,278 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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L140 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L140 FWL, 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 L140 FWL registered?

L140 FWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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