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L245 JFA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,096 mi
Last recorded175,096 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 JFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 175,096 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 175,084 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 174,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 174,135 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting circular (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 170,211 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on many component parts... vehicle dry and sludgy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 165,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 165,734 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not sucure on axle (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2017 164,256 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 164,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported with flexible pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported with flexible pipe (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 164,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,518 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 162,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 158,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 153,175 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 150,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 142,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 136,781 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 136,702 miles

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 127,346 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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L245 JFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L245 JFA, 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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L245 JFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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