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L347 ERU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,522 mi
Last recorded164,522 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL347 ERU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 164,522 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 164,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 164,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 184,291 miles

slight leak present from steering box [pas ]

Pass 11 Jun 2012 164,236 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 164,219 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 164,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 164,604 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 164,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 163,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 163,178 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

bonnet release cable broken

Fail 22 Jan 2008 163,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 9 Sep 2006 151,883 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 144,616 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 144,594 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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L347 ERU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L347 ERU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L347 ERU?

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What year was L347 ERU registered?

L347 ERU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1993.

Is L347 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L347 ERU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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