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L531 NWW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

224,303 mi
Last recorded224,303 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 NWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 224,303 miles

brake pipes corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2017 224,159 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed & corroded within 30cm of steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Outrigger / body mount holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat base/arch area holed within 30 cms of seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides front hubs damp

Chassis corroded

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Play in steering box

Underbody corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 222,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 220,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 217,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corrosion

number plates

Pass 28 Jan 2014 216,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 213,265 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 210,918 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 283,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 197,765 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front chassie slight rust

number plates getting worn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 187,127 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 171,430 miles

exhaust

offside front seat belt

rear number plate

Pass 25 Jan 2007 154,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 141,618 miles

ADVISE NOTES AS PER ORIGINAL TEST !!!!!!!!

Fail 25 Jan 2006 141,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f hub seal slight leak

o/s/r brake back plate wet

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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L531 NWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L531 NWW, 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

How do I check the history of L531 NWW?

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What year was L531 NWW registered?

L531 NWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L531 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L531 NWW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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