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L422 PDM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,689 mi
Last recorded90,689 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 PDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 90,689 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 83,826 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 83,826 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 80,457 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,912 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 77,911 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 75,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,833 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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L422 PDM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L422 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 L422 PDM registered?

L422 PDM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L422 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L422 PDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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