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L238 NYB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 NYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,349 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 May 2007 72,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,135 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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L238 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L238 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L238 NYB?

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What year was L238 NYB registered?

L238 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L238 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 NYB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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