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L487 EHD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,761 mi
Last recorded95,761 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 EHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 202,330 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 202,330 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 189,891 miles

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

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

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

nsf bulk head corroded

osf/osr body mounts slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 189,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

nsf bulk head corroded

osf/osr body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 171,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 154,024 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 153,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 149,314 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 146,264 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 146,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 144,635 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 144,635 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

gearbox leaking

slight wiper scratches on screen

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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L487 EHD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L487 EHD, 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 L487 EHD registered?

L487 EHD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L487 EHD safe to buy?

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