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L365 REJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL365 REJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,907 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 105,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight corrosion around front coil spring housing

slight corrosion n/s/r outrigger bracket

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,043 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front hub seals leaking

n/s/r disc damaged slightly

n/s/r shock mount been repaired

Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,040 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front hub seals leaking

n/s/r disc damaged slightly

n/s/r shock mount been repaired

Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,188 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Jan 2008 76,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 60,943 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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L365 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L365 REJ, 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 L365 REJ registered?

L365 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1993.

Is L365 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L365 REJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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