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L216 PWK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,078 mi
Last recorded147,078 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 PWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 147,078 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 147,062 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 144,265 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 144,265 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,118 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (chalked (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box (2.2.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,290 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 135,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 132,934 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 130,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 130,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 128,132 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 120,530 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 115,638 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering noisey

Fail 12 Oct 2009 115,638 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering noisey

Pass 27 Oct 2008 111,960 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 100,953 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 94,939 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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L216 PWK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L216 PWK, 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 L216 PWK registered?

L216 PWK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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