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L215 VJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 VJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,167 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 131,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both tail pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side/park (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet pull also loose (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,774 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 93,863 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 93,863 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 86,365 miles

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,862 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L215 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.

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What year was L215 VJC registered?

L215 VJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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