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L316 SWV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 SWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 81,207 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 81,207 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,243 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 78,243 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

ADVISE exhaust tailpipe rustey

Pass 7 Jun 2005 72,797 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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L316 SWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L316 SWV, 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 L316 SWV?

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What year was L316 SWV registered?

L316 SWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L316 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L316 SWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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