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L523 GCY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 GCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 149,436 miles

Drivers door stiff to open from the inside

Exhaust blow

Horn weak

Nearside Front Outer Panhard rod bush slight play

Steering box dust cover perished

Fail 21 Jul 2017 149,436 miles

Drivers door stiff to open from the inside

Exhaust blow

Horn weak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Panhard rod bush slight play

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

Steering box dust cover perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,243 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 141,169 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Aug 2009 133,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 121,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,146 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,855 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 100,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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L523 GCY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L523 GCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L523 GCY registered?

L523 GCY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L523 GCY safe to buy?

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