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L420 PDM

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,638 mi
Last recorded72,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 PDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,638 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,351 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. drivers side (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal leaking from the box (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm pitman arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) over 75mm at the wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar retaining device missing broken bolt right hand side underneath the bumper (6.6.3a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

power steering noisy and a little tight

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,129 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,000 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2008 45,622 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,622 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 36,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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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L420 PDM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L420 PDM, 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 L420 PDM registered?

L420 PDM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L420 PDM safe to buy?

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