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L143 TAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 TAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both axle swivel joints damp with oil

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,008 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,726 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,724 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,093 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Track rod end slight play

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyres cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2017 92,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Track rod end slight play

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,113 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,113 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,013 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2013 85,013 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,667 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,264 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,358 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 80,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,058 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 79,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,894 miles

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

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

steering drag link ball dust cover split

Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

steering drag link ball dust cover split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,842 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,744 miles

front to rear brake pipes surface rust.

rear disc pads getting low.

rear over axle brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 71,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 71,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions not tested due to oil light flashing at idle

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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L143 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L143 TAF, 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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L143 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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