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L215 RWV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,123 mi
Last recorded167,123 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 RWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 167,123 miles

handbrake waring light not working

Fail 29 Jan 2014 167,123 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake waring light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2013 163,411 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 163,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 155,081 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 155,081 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 148,822 miles

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

front brake pads are wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2011 148,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2009 140,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 134,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 128,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 121,785 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 121,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 120,714 miles

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

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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L215 RWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L215 RWV, 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 L215 RWV registered?

L215 RWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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