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L1 GNB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,624 mi
Last recorded139,624 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 138,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 138,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 134,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,977 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front and nearside rear tyre damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2012 117,310 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 113,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 104,820 miles

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

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

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

ns/rear brake caliper damp but no leak found

Fail 25 Feb 2010 104,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ns/rear brake caliper damp but no leak found

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,000 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around steering box

Pass 7 Dec 2007 100,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight crack n/s mirror

Fail 26 Nov 2007 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 96,644 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 96,643 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 88,656 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 88,655 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

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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L1 GNB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L1 GNB, 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 L1 GNB registered?

L1 GNB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1993.

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