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L253 MTV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,153 mi
Last recorded161,153 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 MTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 161,153 miles

engine has slight oil leak

nsf footwell slightly corroded

transfer box has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,583 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 160,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 156,546 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 156,541 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S ROSE BOWL SEAL LEAKING OIL/GREASE BUT NOT CONTAMINATING BRAKE DISC AT THIS TIME - ALTHOUGH IF LEFT UNATTENDED COTAMINATION OF THE DISC MAY HAPPEN.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 150,927 miles

BOTH FRONT ROSE BOWL SWIVELS SEALS LEAKING OIL - NOT ENROACHING ON TO BRAKE DISCS AT THIS TIME

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER BUSHES SHOWING WEAR

Pass 10 Nov 2012 146,220 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 141,934 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 141,931 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 136,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak offside front hub seal

Fail 10 Nov 2010 136,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak offside front hub seal

Pass 10 Nov 2009 129,779 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 129,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 122,721 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 122,721 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 114,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 107,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 99,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 99,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L253 MTV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L253 MTV, 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 L253 MTV registered?

L253 MTV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L253 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 MTV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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