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L603 ATT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 ATT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,771 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 115,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 110,148 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear flexie (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 104,712 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,961 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 98,951 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

transfer shaft rear u/j wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,108 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,556 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 85,541 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,363 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight cut to offside rear outer tyre sidewall

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 65,000 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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L603 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 L603 ATT, 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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L603 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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