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L27 LFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,060 mi
Last recorded111,060 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

washers weak

Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,053 miles

Indicator switch inoperative faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

washers weak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,501 miles

both front suspension tractor joints damp

both front suspension trailing arm bushes have rust creep/slight play,but have none standard bushes fitted

ehaust system generally corroded

n.s rear chassis becoming corroded but not load bearing/perscribed area

steering box damp

Fail 27 Feb 2014 109,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front suspension tractor joints damp

both front suspension trailing arm bushes have rust creep/slight play,but have none standard bushes fitted

ehaust system generally corroded

n.s rear chassis becoming corroded but not load bearing/perscribed area

steering box damp

Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,668 miles

chassis surface rust

Fail 4 Apr 2011 105,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

chassis surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,617 miles

chip in o/s windscreen

rearchassis surface rust

slight wear steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2009 95,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 89,714 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 84,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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L27 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L27 LFO, 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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L27 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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