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L549 BFD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,872 mi
Last recorded151,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 BFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 151,872 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 148,244 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 145,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 140,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 140,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 134,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 124,983 miles

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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L549 BFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L549 BFD, 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 L549 BFD registered?

L549 BFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L549 BFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L549 BFD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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