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L174 TGN

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,350 mi
Last recorded145,350 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 TGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 145,350 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,542 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 144,533 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 139,470 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 139,469 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 126,658 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak Slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 126,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box section-less than 12" from steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak Slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,667 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,154 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,915 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,220 miles

parking brake just within legal requirement

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,303 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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L174 TGN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L174 TGN, 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 L174 TGN registered?

L174 TGN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L174 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L174 TGN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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