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L491 NHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

240,453 mi
Last recorded240,453 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 NHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 240,453 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 240,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel pump underside ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 236,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 230,084 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 230,083 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead at floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt missing lap belt (7.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play both (2.2.2 (c))

Steering locking device ineffective steering box tab washers (2.1.3 (d))

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced several bolts missing / insecure both sides. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported valve to bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 219,097 miles

Oil leak ()

weld repairs to chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2017 208,545 miles

oil leak

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 21 Jan 2016 196,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2015 186,630 miles

both front tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre worn low

zero smoke

Pass 17 Feb 2014 179,840 miles

both front tyres perishing

rear pads low

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 170,858 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear brake pipes surface rusted undersealed

trailer socket not working

Fail 15 Feb 2013 170,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine oil leaks

rear brake pipes surface rusted undersealed

trailer socket not working

Pass 28 Feb 2012 162,067 miles

Oil leak

front/rear tyres scuffing on sidewalls

welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2011 161,662 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyres perishing

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play nearside wiper arm

Fail 10 Oct 2011 161,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion in front to rear brake pipe rear section req's attention.

front & rear tyres cracked & perished.

general corrosion in rear chaasis areas req's attention.

n/s/f wiper arm loose req's attention.

o/s/r suspension bump stop rubber missing.

oil leaks around bottom of engine 7 gear box areas.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 150,566 miles

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas.

corrosion in rear brake pipes soon req's attention.

damp around steering box area.

front wiper washer jet aims req's attention.

n/s/r door not opening.

rear number plate light dim.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 150,566 miles

bad oil leaks aound bottom of engine & gear box areas.

corrosion in rear brake pipes soon req's attention.

damp around steering box area.

front wiper washer jet aims req's attention.

n/s/r door not opening.

rear number plate light dim.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 140,295 miles

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r /centre chassis outer rigers.

corrosion in rear chassis crossmenber.

front wipers arms loose req's attention.

slight movement in o/s/f hub.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 140,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r chassis out rigers.

corrosion in rear chassis crossmenber.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 129,370 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 129,330 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,881 miles

Oil leak

dampness around steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2006 108,318 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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L491 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L491 NHP, 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 L491 NHP registered?

L491 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L491 NHP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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