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L34 RHJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

301,400 mi
Last recorded301,400 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL34 RHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 301,400 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted n/s pin lose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering all parts of chassia / chassia in need of replacment (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

split in steering box drop arm rubber boot

Pass 9 Nov 2021 285,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 269,738 miles

Drivers seat belt mounting corroded not seriously weakened

Offside Front Hub sill wheeping

Offside Rear Section of chassis corroded in poor condition adjacent to spring

Slight leak from rear axle

Pass 16 May 2019 249,850 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 239,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 226,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rear axle ball joint

Pass 6 May 2016 210,733 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 186,725 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 175,271 miles

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

Vehicle has generall underside corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 175,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicle has generall underside corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2012 172,227 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 172,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 161,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 161,451 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 151,064 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 151,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

flakey corrosion on centre to rear chassis

slight marking on drivers seat belt webbing

slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

unable to open n/s/r door from inside or out side

Pass 30 Sep 2009 150,466 miles

advisorys on test 320760669252

Fail 17 Sep 2009 150,455 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

flakey corrosion on all chassis areas

flakey corrosion on back exhaust

slight detiriation in o/s/f mirror.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 149,455 miles

advisories as per mot test no 724883338259

Fail 20 Aug 2008 149,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

flakey corrosion on all chassis areas

slight marking on both frount seat belt webbings

unable to axcess o/s centre and o/s outer seat belts

Pass 21 Jun 2007 148,331 miles

same advisories as test no 321859367169

Fail 18 Jun 2007 148,322 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

slight marking on both frount seat belt webbings

Fail 5 Jul 2006 145,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 145,903 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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L34 RHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L34 RHJ, 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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L34 RHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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