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L682 AFX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

127,725 mi
Last recorded127,725 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 AFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 127,702 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,519 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member starting to corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 120,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis near coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member starting to corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,583 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plat has damage

front to rear chassis members starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,748 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plat has damage

front to rear chassis members starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,527 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis and spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tractor sealing leak oil

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle leaking oil

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Nov 2019 92,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering arm modification unsafe steering drop arm to steering box not secure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY REAR AXLE SUPPORT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking FROM BOTTOM OF STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ON TOP OF REAR AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached SHOCKER SUPPORT CARRIER (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BY STEERING BOX MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,899 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,894 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,899 miles

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

offside front hub seal slight leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2016 89,894 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres walls starting to perish

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

offside front chassis starting to corrod

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,894 miles

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

both rear chassie legs slighty corrored

slight leak steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,894 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,055 miles

Injector return pipes in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front seat fixing broken but seat security not significantly reduced

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear position lamp poorly secured

Towball clearly corroded and not used.May require replacement towball before further use.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Injector return pipes in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front seat fixing broken but seat security not significantly reduced

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear position lamp poorly secured

Towball clearly corroded and not used.May require replacement towball before further use.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,329 miles

Movement in both rear shocker bushes.

Number plate deteriating.

Offside front shocker cap starting too corrode.

Oil Leak.

Wipers deteriating.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,090 miles

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

rear number plate starting to frade

slight wear steerting drop arm joint

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,366 miles

Light damage to front No plate.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

n/s stub axle oily

Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front stub axle oily

Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,159 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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L682 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L682 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.

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L682 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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