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L228 FRD

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,061 mi
Last recorded45,061 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 FRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2006 45,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

just passed emission test at3.46% co

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation and slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear in steering damper bush

spare tyre flat

steering drop arm joint worn near to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,065 miles

dust cover split on nearside drag link end

nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre getting low

slight wear in steering column U.J

steering damper bush worn near to limit

Fail 12 Oct 2005 41,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dust cover split on nearside drag link end

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside rear tyre getting low

rear prop shaft uj worn

slight wear in steering column U.J.

steering damper bush worn near to limit

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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L228 FRD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L228 FRD, 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 L228 FRD registered?

L228 FRD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L228 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 FRD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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