MOT Status
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219,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear crossmember corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
track rod end dust covers perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner track rod end has slight play
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of round
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L663 XBB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 L663 XBB, 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 L663 XBB registered?
L663 XBB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.
Is L663 XBB safe to buy?
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