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L512 VEY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,902 mi
Last recorded107,902 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 VEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,902 miles

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 107,852 miles

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 107,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,651 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 107,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,427 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,901 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,643 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 103,643 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,570 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,577 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake disc back plates insecure

both front steering swivel seals leaking slightly

chassis has been painted fresh with underseal

front grille removed at time of Mot

warning light does not illuminate when park brake applied

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,577 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front brake disc back plates insecure

both front steering swivel seals leaking slightly

chassis has been painted fresh with underseal

warning light does not illuminate when park brake applied

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,115 miles

bush slightly damaged on a frame ball joint

Fail 11 Jul 2012 95,115 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bush slightly damaged on a frame ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 93,631 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 91,863 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,857 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 89,857 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 89,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,562 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 88,562 miles

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 87,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 87,146 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) 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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L512 VEY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L512 VEY, 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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L512 VEY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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