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L523 ODM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,268 mi
Last recorded203,268 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 ODM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 203,268 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2020 203,245 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 203,245 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 203,234 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2017 203,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported lighting cable front to rear (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing axle a bar (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering locking device missing drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 200,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 184,484 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 184,482 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 174,428 miles

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

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

Front No plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 165,832 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 165,824 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 155,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 155,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Propshaft component defective

both steel brake pipes across rear axle insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 146,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 146,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 138,421 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 138,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 131,813 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 131,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

propshaft defective

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 ODM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L523 ODM, 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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L523 ODM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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