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L668 AFX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL668 AFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,160 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,076 miles

all tyres perished

slight engine oil leak

slight gear box leak

slight rear diff leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

slight engine oil leak

slight gear box leak

slight rear diff leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

slight engine oil leak

slight rear diff oil leak

slihgt gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,516 miles

slight gear box oil leak

slight oil leak rear diff seal

all tyres perished

front wiper blades deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres starting to perish

engine has slight oil leak

rear diff seal slight leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,830 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front axle sphere moist.

items carried in rear moved forward during brake test.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 92,822 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front axle sphere moist.

items carried in rear moved forward during brake test.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,587 miles

all tires are showing traces of perishing between tread blocks

brake lines are showing corrosion in places

engine sounds a bit rough

nearside front headlamp reflector corroded

rear cross-member sounds soft in spots

rear tie-bar bushes are in poor condition [debonding]

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,339 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

initial smoke test was very high. fails 1st test passed 2nd after a run

nearside front headlamp reflector corroded

offside front swivel seal weeping

park brake lever has long travel

rear tie bar bushes are debonding

Fail 20 Jul 2010 92,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

initial smoke test was very high. fails 1st test passed 2nd after a run

nearside front headlamp reflector corroded

offside front swivel seal weeping

park brake lever has long travel

rear tie bar bushes are debonding

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,789 miles

exhaust smoke emissions are high but passable

front radius arm bushes are going soft

nearside front headlamp reflector is in poor condition [corroded]

nearside front stabilizer bush in poor condition

offside front swivel seal is weeping slightly

park brake warning light on dash is inoperative, park brake lever has long travel

rear tie bar bushes are delaminating

Fail 30 Jun 2008 90,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,687 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,357 miles

corrosion starting to show in offside rear bumper where chassis rail joins

front registration plate is fading, rear is starting to delaminate

general corrosion underside of vehicle

rear tie bar, front bushes are delaminating [both sides]

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,155 miles

offside front swivel seal leaking oil

Fail 5 Jun 2006 88,155 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front swivel seal leaking oil

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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L668 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L668 AFX, 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 L668 AFX registered?

L668 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L668 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L668 AFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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