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L272 MEP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,252 mi
Last recorded132,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 MEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,363 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 114,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 110,116 miles

both rear bump stops fallen off

Fail 5 Nov 2007 11,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear bump stops fallen off

Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,626 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear axle by offside rear spring mounting and shock absorber

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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L272 MEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L272 MEP, 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 L272 MEP registered?

L272 MEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1993.

Is L272 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 MEP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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