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L313 RAS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,115 mi
Last recorded142,115 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL313 RAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 142,115 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 142,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,828 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 132,819 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,380 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,282 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 110,080 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 110,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,629 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 101,629 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 95,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 95,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 85,727 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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L313 RAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L313 RAS, 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 L313 RAS registered?

L313 RAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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