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L263 NYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 NYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 140,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 140,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 135,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush SWAY bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper motor faulty wipers don't park (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,491 miles

All brake hose ferules rusted but not to excess

Bonnet cable seized dificult to open bonnet

Dipstick tube insecure in block

Driver door difficult to fasten

Nearside front outrigger has a small hole

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear axle top ball joint gaiter perished

Rear crossmember and chassis rusted and holed. Tow bar removed

Surface corrosion on chassis

Tubo pipe detached, risk of damage to turbo

Fail 15 Jan 2016 135,488 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Behind headlamp (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure rubbing exhaust (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Both wiper park in drivers view (8.3.1e)

All brake hose ferules rusted but not to excess

Bonnet cable seized dificult to open bonnet

Dipstick tube insecure in block

Driver door difficult to fasten

Nearside front outrigger has a small hole

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear axle top ball joint gaiter perished

Rear crossmember and chassis rusted and holed. Tow bar removed

Surface corrosion on chassis

Tubo pipe detached, risk of damage to turbo

Fail 26 Nov 2015 135,479 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when headlamps are selected (1.1.A.3f)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage on bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on floor/kick panel (2.2.C.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box/associated hoses/pipes (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired on both centre out riggers, upper not welded continuously (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

front and rear exhaust mountings are broken

nearside front out rigger corroded but not within a prescribed area

slight damage to drivers seat belt webbing

slight play in offside front panard bar bush

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,773 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 113,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 125,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 May 2011 122,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2011 122,716 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 121,704 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 121,703 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 120,089 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 112,124 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 117,112 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,481 miles

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

all four tyres have perished sidewalls

steering uj has slight play

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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L263 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L263 NYA, 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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L263 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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