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L213 VJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 VJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 66,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear behind cab lower stablizer mounting point corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,311 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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L213 VJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L213 VJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L213 VJC registered?

L213 VJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L213 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L213 VJC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L213 VJC have outstanding finance?

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