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L398 OHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,700 mi
Last recorded30,700 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,700 miles

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

shock absorbers damp

Fail 17 Nov 2021 30,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

shock absorbers damp

Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,621 miles

slight crossion all round

Pass 15 May 2019 21,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid section body mount corroded borderline excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid section body mount corroded, borderline excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 19,518 miles

n/s/r out rigger surface rust

Fail 23 May 2018 19,518 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/r out rigger surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,459 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

slight corrosion starting on metal brake pipes

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer

Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,389 miles

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

coil springs starting to corrode

rear axle upper stabiliser wisbone balljoint boot split

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion starting on metal brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2014 15,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 15,235 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,568 miles

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

power steering pipe on steering box damp

surface corrosion starting on various suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 13,568 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

power steering pipe on steering box damp

surface corrosion starting on various suspension components

Pass 1 May 2012 11,600 miles

front axle outer seals leaking

power steering resevoir damp

surface corrosion starting on various chassis members and suspension components

Pass 16 May 2011 10,824 miles

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

surface corrosion starting on various chassis and suspension components

Pass 12 May 2010 9,866 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,791 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 May 2009 8,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front axle swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2008 6,377 miles

surface corosion under vehicle

Pass 16 May 2007 3,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 53 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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L398 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L398 OHP, 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 L398 OHP registered?

L398 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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