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L401 OHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet pull and fuel cap are very stiff in operation

brake pedal still has a bit of travel but is not spongey and pulls up ok

front brake pads look well low

front radius arm bushes are going soft

front windscreen wipers run whenever lights are switched on even though wiper switch is set to the off position

nearside rear axle bump stop is missing

offside front track rod end ball joint cover is badly split

park brake lever has long travel

Fail 14 Apr 2009 131,955 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet pull and fuel cap are very stiff in operation

front brake pads look well low

front radius arm bushes are going soft

front windscreen wipers run whenever lights are switched on even though wiper switch is set to the off position

nearside rear axle bump stop is missing

offside front track rod end ball joint cover is badly split

park brake lever has long travel

Fail 15 Apr 2008 130,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front and nearside rear tires are low on tread 7.50/16

engine revs seem to peak out very low, noted on smoke test

front brake pads look very low, brake pedal has long travel

front radius arm bushes are worn

front sidelights appear dim

front tires are running very close to radius arms on full lock

front wiper blades badly worn, play in both wheel boxes

rear rollbar links and bushes are worn

slight play nearside front swivel area

Pass 15 Apr 2008 130,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front and nearside rear tires are low on tread 7.50/16

engine revs seem to peak out very low, noted on smoke test

front brake pads look very low, brake pedal has long travel

front radius arm bushes are worn

front sidelights appear dim

front tires are running very close to radius arms on full lock

front wiper blades badly worn, play in both wheel boxes

rear rollbar links and bushes are worn

slight play nearside front swivel area

Pass 21 Mar 2007 128,227 miles

both front seat belts have been marked by being shut in door

front brake pads look low

park brake lever has long travel and feels rough in operation

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

wipers operate intermittantly when not asked to

Fail 21 Mar 2007 128,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front seat belts have been marked by being shut in door

front brake pads look low

park brake lever has long travel and feels rough in operation

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

when selecting or deselecting main beam or operating hazard lights with headlamps on the wipers run without being selected??

Pass 5 Apr 2006 124,991 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 124,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Front 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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L401 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L401 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 L401 OHP registered?

L401 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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