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L419 HEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL419 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,536 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 124,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal, making inspection difficult (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

front diff oil leak

steering box moist

transfer box oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 115,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis holed by steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chasis-2 places (2.4.A.3)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable draglink arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable track control bar bent (2.2.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumpstops missing

small front pipe joint

Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,177 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 108,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,047 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 95,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle noisey

Pass 11 Aug 2008 94,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 91,276 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 87,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 83,737 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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L419 HEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L419 HEC, 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 L419 HEC registered?

L419 HEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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