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L49 KSA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

173,533 mi
Last recorded173,533 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 KSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 173,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 173,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 171,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 170,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 170,852 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 170,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 170,362 miles

multiple welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 18 Mar 2021 170,354 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure bolt loose and mounting area rotten (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached a safety critical component (braking, steering or suspension system component) is not safely attached at its fixing or to an associated component (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 170,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 170,227 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 169,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

battery tray corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 167,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 157,075 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 157,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking return pipes (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 154,917 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 154,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 153,339 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

at the time of a test vehicle not fully inspected due to cover with under sill

Pass 10 May 2013 152,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 145,395 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 145,395 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 144,749 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 144,749 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 139,682 miles

GENERAL CHASSSIS & UNDERBODY RUSTY.

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2009 139,682 miles

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

GENERAL CHASSSIS & UNDERBODY RUSTY.

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2008 134,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 129,113 miles

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

FRONT PANARD ROD FIXING TO AXLE GEETING WEAK.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 129,113 miles

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

FRONT PANARD ROD FIXING TO AXLE GEETING WEAK.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 123,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 118,204 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 118,204 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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L49 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L49 KSA, 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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L49 KSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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