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L279 EOJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,475 mi
Last recorded152,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 EOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 152,475 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 152,416 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 150,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 148,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 144,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 136,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 126,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 112,878 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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L279 EOJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L279 EOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L279 EOJ?

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What year was L279 EOJ registered?

L279 EOJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L279 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L279 EOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L279 EOJ have outstanding finance?

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