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L366 GYU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,163 mi
Last recorded170,163 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL366 GYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 170,163 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 170,163 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- Bushs x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 166,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 163,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 158,864 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 158,864 miles

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

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 158,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Smoke from exhaust at idle.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 157,840 miles

Crank pulley out of shape

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 157,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crank pulley out of shape

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 157,488 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 157,488 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 157,384 miles

Corrosion on chassis rear crossmember.

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 157,384 miles

Corrosion on chassis rear crossmember.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 156,949 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 156,949 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 156,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 156,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 155,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 155,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 154,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 154,656 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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L366 GYU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L366 GYU, 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 L366 GYU registered?

L366 GYU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1993.

Is L366 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L366 GYU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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