MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Propshaft component defective
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r discs scored
o/s f tractor joint leaking
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r discs scored
o/s f tractor joint leaking
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L27 DEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 L27 DEF, 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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How do I check the history of L27 DEF?
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What year was L27 DEF registered?
L27 DEF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1993.
Is L27 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for L27 DEF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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