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L295 LFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 70,066 miles

advise front number plate slightly tarnished and damaged slightly

advise slight wheel bearing or diff noise ?

advise steering box sligfhtly damp

Fail 20 May 2010 70,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise front number plate slightly tarnished and damaged slightly

advise slight wheel bearing or diff noise ?

advise steering box sligfhtly damp

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,698 miles

advise front number plate showing slight signs of tarnishing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 65,698 miles

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

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise front number plate showing slight signs of tarnishing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,794 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 61,794 miles

Centre Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,220 miles

all four tyres have age related cracking and getting down on treads

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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L295 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L295 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L295 LFO registered?

L295 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L295 LFO safe to buy?

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