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L372 AFD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,057 mi
Last recorded162,057 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL372 AFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 162,057 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

power steering belt loose

slight oil leak from near side front hub bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 162,029 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

power steering belt loose

slight oil leak from near side front hub bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 155,137 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 155,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 150,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 150,074 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 146,441 miles

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 6 May 2011 146,441 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 145,322 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 144,651 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST TAIL SECTION PEPPERED

VISCOUS FAN POOR CONDITION

Fail 7 Oct 2009 144,651 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST TAIL SECTION PEPPERED

VISCOUS FAN POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 Oct 2008 143,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 141,638 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 123,924 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 123,623 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L372 AFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L372 AFD, 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 L372 AFD registered?

L372 AFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L372 AFD safe to buy?

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