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L334 DUE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,864 mi
Last recorded50,864 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 DUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 31 Oct 2023 50,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not securely attached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished

front steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bigger tyres fitted to rear of vehicle at time of retest

Fail 25 Oct 2022 30,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 17,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 13,085 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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L334 DUE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L334 DUE, 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 L334 DUE registered?

L334 DUE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L334 DUE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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