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L287 LPU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,233 mi
Last recorded153,233 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 LPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 152,251 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 151,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 150,364 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 150,364 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,601 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 148,601 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate corroded and insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 146,468 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 146,468 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 143,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 137,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,858 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 134,858 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 131,740 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 131,740 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,483 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 126,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,140 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 120,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,035 miles

hydraulic leak from crane rear brake pipe corroded not excessively suspension on front arm bushes perish

Fail 23 Sep 2009 118,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake caliper pipe corroded, not excessively.

Noted signs of hydraulic fluid leak at rear end, above & around fuel tank.

Upper surfaces of chassis & cross members not properly visible due to body alterations.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 115,301 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 111,986 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 111,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 108,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 104,535 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L287 LPU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L287 LPU, 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 L287 LPU registered?

L287 LPU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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