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L411 JOV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,254 mi
Last recorded178,254 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL411 JOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 178,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 174,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 172,165 miles

Rear number plate partially obscured

Fail 16 Sep 2016 172,164 miles

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

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

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear number plate partially obscured

Pass 14 Dec 2012 167,458 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 167,450 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 160,934 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 160,934 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 148,376 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 147,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 136,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 127,154 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 127,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 122,474 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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L411 JOV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L411 JOV, 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 L411 JOV registered?

L411 JOV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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