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L52 YRY

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 YRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 117,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 117,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 116,361 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 116,361 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 114,265 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 114,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 111,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,724 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 107,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 103,876 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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L52 YRY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRY, 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 L52 YRY registered?

L52 YRY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L52 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L52 YRY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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