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L168 FAA

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

272,455 mi
Last recorded272,455 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 FAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 272,455 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 271,557 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 271,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 271,523 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 271,520 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 268,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 267,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 258,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 251,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 239,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 231,383 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 221,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 211,313 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 205,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 205,096 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 198,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 190,539 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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L168 FAA 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 82.4%.

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 L168 FAA, 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 L168 FAA registered?

L168 FAA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L168 FAA safe to buy?

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