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L369 HKN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,018 mi
Last recorded152,018 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL369 HKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 152,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 152,016 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside hub seals leaking badly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 148,028 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 148,027 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

passenger mirror broken

Pass 19 Jul 2011 145,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 145,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 144,970 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 164,258 miles

all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect but not neglegable

both front hub balls leaking oil

steering drop arm worn but no play detected

Fail 2 Jul 2010 164,258 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect but not neglegable

both front hub balls leaking oil

oil leak from transfer box

steering drop arm worn but no play detected

Pass 12 May 2009 137,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ofside hub seal leaking

Fail 6 May 2009 137,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ofside hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 130,923 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure.

Nearside rear indicator lens broken. Advise replacement.

Offside and nearside swivel seals weeping.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension radius arm mounting bushes perishing.

Offside wiper starting to split.

Rear chassis crossmemeber in poor condition due to corrosion.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Slight weep from power steering box.

Steering drop arm ball joint and nearside steering drag link ball joint gatiers split.

Suspect oil leak from offside front drive flange area. Advise further inspection.

Transission brake drum area oily. Advise further inspection.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 127,031 miles

Nearside rear indicator lens broken.

Offside front swivel seal weeping.

Power steering box weeping.

Rear chassis crossmember corroding and getting weak.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split.

Various engine and transmission oil leaks.

Fail 3 Nov 2006 127,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear indicator lens broken.

Offside front swivel seal weeping.

Power steering box weeping.

Rear chassis crossmember corroding and getting weak.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split.

Various engine and transmission oil leaks.

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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L369 HKN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L369 HKN, 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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L369 HKN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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