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L549 GVS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

287,407 mi
Last recorded287,407 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 GVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 287,407 miles

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Front corrosion below windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2020 287,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Front corrosion below windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2019 287,146 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 287,146 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 284,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 284,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 283,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 276,640 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 276,412 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 268,235 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 260,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 247,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 233,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 220,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 205,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 194,094 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 194,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 182,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 182,485 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 174,462 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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L549 GVS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVS, 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 GVS registered?

L549 GVS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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