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L496 LFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,695 mi
Last recorded93,695 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 LFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,695 miles

rear cross member corroded

rear propshaft universal joint play

Fail 24 Aug 2012 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear cross member corroded

rear propshaft universal joint play

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 91,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,331 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,071 miles

both sides front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front steering ball leaking slightly

slight blow in rear exhaust box

Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both sides front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front steering ball leaking slightly

slight blow in rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,533 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,796 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 81,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2006 79,675 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,675 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,675 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front no plate deteriated

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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L496 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L496 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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What year was L496 LFO registered?

L496 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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