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L245 NWX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,584 mi
Last recorded166,584 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 166,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 156,791 miles

light misting of oil around nearside rear half shaft seal area.

offside front tyre wall perishing.

offside rear brake disc corroding.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 156,731 miles

nearside rear half shaft seal weeping.

rear brake discs corroding on friction surface.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 156,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 156,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 156,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 155,594 miles

damage to front screen.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 155,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front screen.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 154,675 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 154,368 miles

screen damage just within limits.

steering box starting to leak.

surface corrosion on chassis.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 154,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

screen damage just within limits.

steering box starting to leak.

surface corrosion on chassis.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 153,452 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 153,429 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L245 NWX, 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 L245 NWX registered?

L245 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L245 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L245 NWX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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