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L432 THC

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,102 mi
Last recorded160,102 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL432 THC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 160,102 miles

front outriggers corroded, body still secure

slight weep fro the steering box

Pass 5 Apr 2018 157,782 miles

n/s/r shock absorber lower mounting bush has slight play

o/s/f outrigger corroded, not within prescribed area and body mounted securely

steering column lower uj has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2017 155,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 154,561 miles

Front propshaft u/j bearing worn

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre metal brake pipe the one which runs along the top of the chassis rail,note unable to carry out full inspection as pipe not in full veiw (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 152,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 146,185 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 143,250 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 142,541 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,566 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 125,553 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 123,241 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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L432 THC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L432 THC, 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 L432 THC registered?

L432 THC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L432 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L432 THC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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