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L598 CPB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 CPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 9 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 190,784 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 190,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod 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 steering (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 185,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 174,192 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 174,192 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 162,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 154,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front torsion bar bushes worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 154,040 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front torsion bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 152,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 152,668 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 149,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 146,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

bases of front shock absorbers have red rust stains

corosion to nearside front sill area outside of prescribed area

heavy corosion to rear cross member deemed to be outside of prescribed area tolerances at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2009 146,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

bases of front shock absorbers have red rust stains

corosion to nearside front sill area outside of prescribed area

heavy corosion to rear cross member deemed to be outside of prescribed area tolerances at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2008 144,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 144,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 140,048 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside gearbox mounting insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2006 134,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L598 CPB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L598 CPB, 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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L598 CPB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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