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L196 WAG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,787 mi
Last recorded150,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 WAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 150,787 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 150,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high already adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rubber split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear a frame and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad / fluid light on

Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,265 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

play in steering colume and clonk

some play rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2018 143,088 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near outrigger marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

play in steering colume and clonk

some play rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2017 138,051 miles

corrosion inner rear chassis panal

exhaust rubbers perished

offside headlight cracked

oil leak

rear tyres perished

slight leak steering box

Fail 29 Jun 2017 138,041 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint rubber (marked (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion inner rear chassis panal

exhaust rubbers perished

offside headlight cracked

oil leak

rear tyres perished

slight leak steering box

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,204 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

power steering leak slight

transmission oil leaks

wipers poor

Fail 17 Jun 2016 133,154 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped marked (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

power steering leak slight

transmission oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2015 130,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 126,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,704 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s swivel joint leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2011 122,062 miles

Both rear brake disc,s have surface rust.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 122,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear brake disc,s have surface rust.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 120,596 miles

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

underside rusty and repaired

Fail 23 Dec 2010 120,591 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

underside rusty and repaired

Pass 25 Nov 2009 118,544 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight wear+leaks to both tractor joints

Fail 21 Nov 2009 118,540 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

power steering belt noisey

slight wear+leaks to both tractor joints

Pass 29 Nov 2008 116,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering damper bushes worn

tractor joint seals leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2007 111,890 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 11,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion within 30cm of body mountings (osf)

slight leak from swivel seals

Pass 2 Nov 2006 101,910 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 101,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 WAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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