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L586 GVS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,634 mi
Last recorded155,634 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 GVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 155,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 148,315 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2016 148,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 129,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 110,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,649 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,952 miles

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2006 82,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,532 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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L586 GVS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L586 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L586 GVS registered?

L586 GVS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L586 GVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L586 GVS shows 14 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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