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L643 OCL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,106 mi
Last recorded77,106 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL643 OCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 77,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

seatbelt stalk covers missing

Fail 28 Apr 2012 77,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 771,023 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

1/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded 2/ o/s front shockuper mounting point becoming corroded 3/ o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded 4/ n/s and o/s seat belt covers missing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,003 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear chassis corroded but tow bar not fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 100,002 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

no ball hitch & bracket fitted at time of retest,corroded chassis areas have however been repaired.advised by owner that tow bar is no longer in use

steering damper bush becoming worn

Fail 13 Nov 2009 100,001 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket excessively worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads becoming worn

steering damper bush becoming worn

tow pin r clip missing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,004 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 100,004 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,001 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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L643 OCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L643 OCL, 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 L643 OCL registered?

L643 OCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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