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L580 WTY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,993 mi
Last recorded117,993 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 WTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 117,993 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 116,790 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear hub seal slight leak

tyres cracked between treads

Fail 27 Jun 2019 116,790 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear hub seal slight leak

tyres cracked between treads

Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,138 miles

pinion seal leaking

all tyres cracked

n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

all tyres cracked

n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

pinion seal leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2018 116,138 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected belt slipping (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all tyres cracked

pinion seal leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,401 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 115,400 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,520 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

clutch pedal antislip missing

Fail 17 Jun 2016 114,520 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,014 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stop missing

tow bar plug missing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 114,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stops missing

tow bar plug missing

unable to do emissions no flow of gas

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,225 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 112,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 112,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,511 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 111,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 110,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 110,707 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front prop joint worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,190 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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L580 WTY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L580 WTY, 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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L580 WTY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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