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L271 NYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 NYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 200,000 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 200,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 199,999 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 199,999 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 200,005 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 200,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 2 miles

n/s f outer hub cap weeping oil

Fail 25 Nov 2009 2 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s f outer hub cap weeping oil

Pass 13 Nov 2008 190,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s front swivle is damp

n/s rear bump stop insercure

o/s front swivle is damp

o/s rear tyre perished around walls

rear a frame ball joint has slight lift in it

Fail 11 Nov 2008 190,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s front outer hub damp

n/s front swivle is damp

n/s rear bump stop insercure

o/s front swivle is damp

o/s rear tyre perished around walls

rear a frame ball joint has slight lift in it

Pass 20 Nov 2007 180,690 miles

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

both swivels are damp around seals

n/s front half shaft seal damp

n/s front tyre has a screw in

wipers not parking at bottom of screen

Fail 19 Nov 2007 180,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both swivels are damp around seals

n/s front half shaft seal damp

n/s front tyre has a screw in

wipers not parking at bottom of screen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 177,304 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 177,304 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 174,923 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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L271 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L271 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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What year was L271 NYA registered?

L271 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1993.

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