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L492 DUE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,912 mi
Last recorded26,912 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 DUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2023 26,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 26,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 26,515 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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L492 DUE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L492 DUE, 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 L492 DUE?

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What year was L492 DUE registered?

L492 DUE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L492 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 DUE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L492 DUE have outstanding finance?

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