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L204 TAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

43,770 mi
Last recorded43,770 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 TAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 43,770 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 43,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle / panard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 43,261 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 42,784 miles

Central under side chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both floor pannels have small holes but out of prescribed aria

Fail 21 Feb 2021 42,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both driver and passinger floor panals holed but out of prescribed areas

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side frame and brake pipes under seald

Fail 3 Sep 2020 42,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play hub loose and half shaft worn? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded baulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (behind outrigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount bracket, and chassis behind it. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion throughout vehicle body and chassis, underside heavily waxoyled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet corroded around locking pin, bonnet latching securely at time of test.

both front floors corroding -outside prescribed areas

nearside front baulkhead corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,098 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber bush slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2018 40,506 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber bush slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2018 40,292 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper and nearside front pillar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber lower bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,711 miles

Front bumper heavily corroded

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Oil leak swivel ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside bulkhead heavily corroded

Nearside slight wear in wiper spindle

Nearside step mounts heavily corroded

Offside Front Oil leak swivel ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various locations (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 'A' frame foremost bush worn very close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2016 36,681 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 'A' frame foremost bush worn very close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general under body corrosion

Nearside Front steering swivel leaking on to brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,798 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 34,744 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower mounts on axle (2.4.C.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking around steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both middle chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 322,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres heavley pershed on sidewalls

Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres heavley pershed on sidewalls

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,444 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 29,440 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

rear butt missing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,086 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

tractor joint weaping

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,584 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seat worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seat worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 15,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,401 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear number plate slightlt detiorated

Fail 29 Sep 2008 12,401 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear number plate slightlt detiorated

Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,639 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear indicator lens slightly clear

Fail 3 Oct 2007 7,639 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear indicator lens slightly clear

Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,307 miles

Off side rear tyre has signs of perrishing on the outer side wall.

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

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

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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L204 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 L204 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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L204 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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