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L340 JAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,262 mi
Last recorded147,262 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 JAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2022 147,262 miles

under tray fitted to the car . front disc pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 147,262 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 147,158 miles

front disc pitted

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 31 Oct 2018 147,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed

two front and rear under wheel arch has covers under it can not be viwed.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 146,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 144,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 142,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 141,031 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

ladder rack removed for test

rear brake discs corroded

steering box drop arm ball joint just passable recomend replacement

Pass 20 Aug 2011 135,525 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 134,085 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 130,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 126,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 121,149 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in rear susspension A frame ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2007 121,149 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in rear susspension A frame ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2006 114,846 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 108,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2005 108,278 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L340 JAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L340 JAW, 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 L340 JAW registered?

L340 JAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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