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L317 HUJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,653 mi
Last recorded93,653 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 HUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,653 miles

Advise brake discs corroded.

Advise oil leak.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,216 miles

Advise oil leak.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 92,532 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,997 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Oil leak ()

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2014 1,541 miles

no tow bar fitted at time of test. signs of towbar has been removed recently.

slight corrosion to rear cross member.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,635 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 89,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s front steering arm ball joint o/s front axle swivel joint leaking slightly tyres wearing uneven n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 89,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front seat belt has small cuts in webbing n/s wing mirror cracked slight play in o/s track rod end all four tyres out of shape slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,106 miles

ADVISE TRACKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 85,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 85,956 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 83,560 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 83,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2005 83,353 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 83,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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L317 HUJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L317 HUJ, 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 L317 HUJ registered?

L317 HUJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L317 HUJ safe to buy?

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