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L52 VSM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,099 mi
Last recorded65,099 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 65,099 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 65,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 61,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole 6 nearside front outrigger front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 56,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 1&2 next to offside rear shock upper mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 3&4 rear crossmember inner and outer offside next to towbar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 5 nearside rear chassis outer next to towbar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 7 nearside front chassis lower next to coilspring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole 6 nearside front outrigger front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,524 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 51,500 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 47,930 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in nearside front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal leaking (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,919 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

wiper blade(s) split

Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,916 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt front prop shaft (2.4.G.4c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt rear propshaft (2.4.G.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 11 holes in chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside front outrigger has hole (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front outrigger has hole (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

wiper blade(s) split

Pass 6 Jun 2015 40,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,328 miles

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

Oil leak

front diff pinion leaking

slight leak n/s/f swivelhousing

Pass 7 May 2013 27,654 miles

n s wiper split

Pass 2 May 2012 25,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf floor soft

Pass 3 May 2011 23,570 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,569 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 22,235 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 17,700 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leaking out of handbrake drum!

Fail 1 May 2008 17,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leaking out of handbrake drum!

Fail 27 Apr 2007 14,067 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,723 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSM, 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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L52 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1993.

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