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L405 UMR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,424 mi
Last recorded152,424 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL405 UMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 151,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 151,365 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 146,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 146,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 139,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 136,563 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jul 2011 136,403 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,896 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 127,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 118,574 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 118,574 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 109,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 109,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 99,534 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 99,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L405 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L405 UMR, 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 L405 UMR registered?

L405 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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