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L247 UJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,430 mi
Last recorded176,430 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 UJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 176,430 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 176,375 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 175,437 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 174,904 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 174,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure On the box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 174,192 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 174,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 173,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear tyres showing signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2015 171,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 168,642 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 164,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 158,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 154,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 149,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 144,477 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 139,952 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 134,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 134,760 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 115,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil around o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 17 Nov 2006 115,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil around o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 24 Nov 2005 92,870 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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L247 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L247 UJC, 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 L247 UJC registered?

L247 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L247 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L247 UJC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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