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L374 TCR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL374 TCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,629 miles

corrosion on o/s/f bottom arm mount / o/s mainline brake pipe corroding / o/s/f brake pads getting low / o/s/f inner wing under bonnet holed

oil leaks / rear diff leak / rear tyres perishing / o/s/r chassie rail corroding / corrosion on coil springs / slight leak on front hub seals

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,917 miles

rear tyres perishing / slight weep on front hub seals / slight oil leak slight corrosion on o/s mainline brake pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2017 124,032 miles

rear tyre/s perished/cracked (both)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,518 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear both tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,046 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,046 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 119,397 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Brake servo assistance weak

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,348 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 117,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 113,148 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,148 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres perishing

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 110,675 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,303 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on tread and both front tyre sidewalls badly scuffed

unable to see brake pad condition through wheels

Fail 2 Jul 2008 105,301 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre low on tread and both front tyre sidewalls badly scuffed

unable to see brake pad condition through wheels

Pass 5 Jul 2007 102,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 99,900 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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L374 TCR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L374 TCR, 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 L374 TCR registered?

L374 TCR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L374 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L374 TCR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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