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L385 UEU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,357 mi
Last recorded176,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 UEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 176,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 171,918 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f outer hub seal damp

o/s/f swivle seal damp

play in n/s/r seat frame

play in o/s/r seat frame

rear diff input seal leaking

transfer box leaking

wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Fail 8 Aug 2011 171,918 miles

rear diff input seal leaking

transfer box leaking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f outer hub seal damp

o/s/f swivle seal damp

play in n/s/r seat frame

play in o/s/r seat frame

wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Pass 14 Jun 2010 168,719 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 168,632 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 162,114 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 155,105 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 155,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 145,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 138,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 138,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L385 UEU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L385 UEU, 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 L385 UEU registered?

L385 UEU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L385 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L385 UEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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