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61,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underneath all freshly painted/undersealed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm - front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S blades defective but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak from o/s front hub ball seal
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak from o/s front hub ball seal
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper to Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper to Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes greased
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear axle casing corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear axle casing corroded
Both wiper rubbers split
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both wiper rubbers split
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both wiper rubbers split
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Both wiper rubbers splitting
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
n/s rear shock absorber lower mounting point corroded
Both wiper rubbers minor splitting
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Both wiper rubbers minor splitting
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear reflector security
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear reflector security
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L493 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 L493 LFO, 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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L493 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.
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