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L196 HFA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,887 mi
Last recorded122,887 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 HFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 122,887 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,560 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,586 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,526 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 115,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust system corroading but not leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,416 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 113,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 113,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,125 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 88,125 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,032 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 81,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 78,456 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 78,406 miles

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 75,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,776 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 70,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 70,579 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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L196 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L196 HFA, 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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L196 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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