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L470 EHO

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,285 mi
Last recorded65,285 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 EHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,285 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,212 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,415 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,411 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,618 miles

rear x/member corrossion

Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear x/member corrossion

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,248 miles

slight oil leak diff oil seal

spare wheel flat

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,772 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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L470 EHO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L470 EHO, 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 L470 EHO registered?

L470 EHO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L470 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 EHO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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