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L521 YNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,503 mi
Last recorded166,503 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 YNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 166,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 166,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 161,353 miles

Battery box corroded

Front Both front outriggers corroded

NS panhard rod mount bracket repaired.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 161,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Contaminated by grease (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery box corroded

Front Both front outriggers corroded

NS panhard rod mount bracket repaired.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 156,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS bulkhead outrigger corroded

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

OS doorlock dodgy

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Slightly leaking (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 156,328 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to insert probe - snapped off (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken off (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near spanner arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis both sides and rear cross-member (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside NS bulkhead outrigger corroded through

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,247 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corroded through

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside rear inner cross member corroded through

both nearside and offside spanner arm bushes deteriorated

commercial tyres fitted to nearside front and rear axles

slight noise from offside front hub

slightly long brake pedal travel

Fail 10 Oct 2016 152,084 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded through within 30cm of a shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle end (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective P.A.S belt deteriorated to excess (2.3.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded through

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside rear inner cross member corroded through

both nearside and offside spanner arm bushes deteriorated

commercial tyres fitted to nearside front and rear axles

slight noise from offside front hub

slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 21 Oct 2015 148,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Front propshaft sliding spline worn

Front shock absorbers weak

NS front outrigger corroded through

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

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

OS front swivel leaking

OS rear brake disc corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear cross-member corroded

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 148,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

OS rear brake disc corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Front propshaft sliding spline worn

Front shock absorbers weak

NS front outrigger corroded through

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

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

OS front swivel leaking

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage reservoir pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear cross-member corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 144,116 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Diesel tank damp - not obviously leaking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leaks

NS front outrigger corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

OS front swivel leaking oil

Fail 3 Oct 2014 144,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Diesel tank damp - not obviously leaking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leaks

NS front outrigger corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

OS front swivel leaking oil

Pass 26 Sep 2013 139,350 miles

Both front outriggers corroded

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

Gearbox oil leak

Interior mirror cracked

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

OS rear disc corroded

OS swivel hub oil leak

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 139,165 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front outriggers corroded

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

Gearbox oil leak

Interior mirror cracked

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

OS rear disc corroded

OS swivel hub oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 133,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside front out riggers corroded through

nearside sand offside rear triangle bushes perished

offside front disc shield missing

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre starting to perish

p.a.s fluid low

spare wheel not in carrier

weep from steering box

Fail 7 Aug 2012 133,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside front out riggers corroded through

nearside sand offside rear triangle bushes perished

offside front disc shield missing

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre starting to perish

p.a.s fluid low

spare wheel not in carrier

weep from steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,582 miles

Both front outriggers corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

NS extra main beam lamp not working

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

interior mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 128,404 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Both front outriggers corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

NS extra main beam lamp not working

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

interior mirror cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2010 123,510 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front bumper corroded

Interior mirror cracked

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

OS front outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 2 Jun 2010 123,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front bumper corroded

Interior mirror cracked

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

OS front outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 29 May 2009 118,565 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil around steering box but no apparent leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2009 118,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OS rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil around steering box but no apparent leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2008 113,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 May 2008 113,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 109,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2007 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 104,373 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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L521 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L521 YNX, 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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L521 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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