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L485 AJT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,157 mi
Last recorded144,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 AJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 144,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 141,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 141,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 138,933 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 136,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 131,024 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 126,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 120,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 114,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 104,491 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 96,077 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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L485 AJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L485 AJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L485 AJT?

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What year was L485 AJT registered?

L485 AJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L485 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L485 AJT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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