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L417 VMW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,592 mi
Last recorded133,592 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 VMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 133,592 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 128,495 miles

A frame ball joint has play

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 128,447 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

A frame ball joint has play

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 125,135 miles

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

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

fluid stains at steering box and pump

Pass 28 Feb 2008 117,740 miles

front stabiliser bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 112,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 106,710 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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L417 VMW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L417 VMW, 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 L417 VMW registered?

L417 VMW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L417 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L417 VMW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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