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L43 ATT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests42 (21 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,132 mi
Last recorded173,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 ATT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 21 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 173,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 173,124 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 172,443 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 172,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seals (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seals (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 170,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 170,276 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking at crossmember (2.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing center belt (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 168,986 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering damper has a worn bush nsf

Fail 14 Feb 2023 168,923 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension/shock absorber bushes worn/perished,steering ball joints worn/noisy/play infront hubs/seals weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2022 168,089 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 168,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 167,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear door corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2021 167,815 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch intermmitant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear door corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 167,513 miles

Front axle corroding

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 11 Mar 2020 167,512 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongey and little resistance (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" frame bracket mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front axle corroding

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 10 Feb 2020 167,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and slight play upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 'A' frame bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front axle corroding

no reverse light

Pass 23 Jan 2019 165,696 miles

Front both swivel joints slight play

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 21 Jan 2019 165,695 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front both swivel joints slight play

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 17 Jan 2018 164,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 164,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 163,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jan 2017 163,214 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis angle bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 161,638 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 161,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 160,109 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2015 160,109 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2014 160,109 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking

unable to open fuel cap

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 11 Dec 2013 157,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre and near side rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2013 157,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front near side rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,992 miles

ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 10 Jan 2013 150,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 20 Jan 2012 146,745 miles

advise osr side wall starting to deteriate

Fail 6 Oct 2011 146,740 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise osr tyre side wall deteriating

Pass 15 Sep 2010 143,303 miles

corrosion to front of bulkhead underneath air flaps

excessive hand brake travel no reserve travel

front brake hose ferrels rusty

minor wall damage to n/s/f tyre

slight lift in lower steering drop arm ball joint

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion to front brake pipes feeding and after flexy hoses

Pass 9 Oct 2009 140,162 miles

both front brake back plates missing

excessive park travel

play in rear axle a frame ball joint

rear shock covers missing

slight damage front no plate

slight oil leak o s f tractor housing

slight play o s r bearing

slight surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe

steering track arm slightly bent

Fail 17 Sep 2009 140,140 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake back plates missing

excessive park travel

play in rear a frame ball joint

rear shock covers missing

slight play o s r bearing

track rod arm slightly bent

Pass 23 Sep 2008 137,410 miles

both front disc backplates missing

n s r tyre wall cracking

oil leak o s f tractor housing

slight play o s r bearing

steering box weaping

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

suspect park brake partly seized

Fail 17 Sep 2008 137,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front disc backplates missing

n s r tyre wall cracking

oil leak o s f tractor housing

slight play o s r bearing

steering box weaping

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

suspect park brake partly seized

Pass 18 Sep 2007 134,957 miles

small exhaust blow from rear box

vehicle presented in dirty condition underneath

windscreen chiped

Pass 25 Sep 2006 132,102 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 132,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front tyres low

nail and metal object in n/s/r tyre

slight play in drop arm balljoint

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2005 127,289 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 127,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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L43 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L43 ATT, 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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L43 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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