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L392 YDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,828 mi
Last recorded205,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL392 YDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 205,828 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting R/H bulkhead outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outside of chassis , rear radius arm to chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear portion of exhaust sheared off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount support web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount support web (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 205,692 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 205,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog and brake lights affecting stop light. Permanantly illuminated (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by side and fog light. Permanantly illuminated (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog and brake lights affecting stop light. Permanantly illuminated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by side and fog light. Permanantly illuminated (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holes drilled in rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale lamp always illuminated (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 204,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 204,611 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub oil seal leaking on to brakes (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded in several places near to towbar mountings (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 202,909 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear X member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 202,909 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Stuck on main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear X member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 196,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 190,893 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 190,893 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 189,116 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering damper bush worn

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 189,116 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering damper bush worn

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 183,136 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 183,092 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Centre rear view mirror missing

Front diff leaking oil

Inner Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak from n/s/f hub

parking brake warning lamp faulty

vehicle chassis heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 178,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 178,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance and side repeater (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Underdide of vehicle as marked various places. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 178,882 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 178,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 176,111 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 176,104 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 172,459 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 168,642 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 168,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 161,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 151,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres low in tread.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 142,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 142,311 miles

rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 134,600 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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L392 YDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L392 YDH, 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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L392 YDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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