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L335 SWV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 SWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 135,735 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from parking brake drum area - parking brake operating ok

Fail 25 Mar 2010 135,734 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from parking brake drum area - parking brake operating ok

Pass 27 Mar 2009 134,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead within MOT perscribed areas has recent application of thick underseal making full inspection not possible

offside rear suspension bump stop poorly secured to chassis

steering damper bush slightly worn

steering drop arm balljoint rubber boot in poor condition

surface corrosion to chassis

tyres aged/starting to perish

wiperblades perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 134,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead within MOT perscribed areas has recent application of thick underseal making full inspection not possible

drivers window not opening

new quarter chassis fitted to rear - welds covered with underseal but appear sound

offside rear suspension bump stop poorly secured to chassis

steering damper bush slightly worn

steering drop arm balljoint rubber boot in poor condition

surface corrosion to chassis

tyres aged/starting to perish

wiperblades perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 133,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 129,619 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 129,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 125,156 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 May 2006 125,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s mirror glass cracked

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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L335 SWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L335 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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What year was L335 SWV registered?

L335 SWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L335 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L335 SWV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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