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L52 FMS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,572 mi
Last recorded110,572 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 FMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,572 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated below seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head around petal box mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded also around trailing arm mountings

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,375 miles

Offside Front A pillar corroded

Offside Rear hub damp (poss half shaft seal weeping)

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all brake discs corroded slightly

both front swivel hubs damp

oil leak from sump area

Fail 22 Jul 2021 110,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front A pillar corroded

Offside Rear hub damp (poss half shaft seal weeping)

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all brake discs corroded slightly

both front swivel hubs damp

oil leak from sump area

Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,796 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 107,566 miles

Central Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear /rear u/j diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings nearest to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light switch loose on mounting

Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,629 miles

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

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

light switch loose (can work ok)

rear brake discs corroded on faces

tow ball corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 98,954 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 98,954 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 96,708 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

advise clutch not operating properly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 88,913 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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L52 FMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L52 FMS, 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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What year was L52 FMS registered?

L52 FMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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