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L219 PTS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,564 mi
Last recorded136,564 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL219 PTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 136,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 136,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 132,507 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 132,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 127,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 117,148 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 117,146 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 108,867 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 108,867 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L219 PTS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L219 PTS, 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 L219 PTS registered?

L219 PTS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L219 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L219 PTS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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