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L197 TAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

143,489 mi
Last recorded143,489 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 TAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,489 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 143,489 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 143,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 143,489 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 143,489 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 143,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 143,489 miles

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Fail 14 Dec 2018 143,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator not working offside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage loose offside (7.1.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure column clamp bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear axle a frame x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from fluid tank area (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 137,654 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 137,650 miles

Direction indicator not working offside front (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release nearside front (5.2.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside cfront (2.4.A.3)

Axle swivel joint has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,032 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear upper (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 132,028 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded servo (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped nearside rearand offside rear (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking offside rear (3.6.A.1)

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.C.3c)

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid offside rear calliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber missing nearside rear missing (2.7.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 128,576 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 128,559 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 121,640 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 121,630 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 121,621 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 121,612 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

steering box worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,141 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

steering box worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 116,140 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 116,130 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 102,777 miles

Dampness around n/s/r hub oil seal

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 102,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Dampness around n/s/r hub oil seal

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,515 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2007 89,515 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,472 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 76,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 76,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L197 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 L197 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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L197 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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