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L236 NYB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,552 mi
Last recorded147,552 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 NYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,552 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 147,552 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 146,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 144,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 140,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 140,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 137,550 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

no lights on tell tale

Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Aug 2018 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,951 miles

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

Nearside Front hub has slight seepage of oil

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,328 miles

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

osf & nsf wiper blades slightly deteriated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 129,328 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

osf & nsf wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 11 May 2015 127,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,741 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 124,728 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 119,920 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 11,907 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,004 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 107,088 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

power steering belt slips on full lock

Fail 3 Mar 2010 107,088 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

power steering belt slips on full lock

Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 94,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,259 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,189 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f h/light poor image

slight play in both front wheelbearings

Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,069 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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L236 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L236 NYB, 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 L236 NYB registered?

L236 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L236 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L236 NYB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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