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L682 PWU

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,161 mi
Last recorded147,161 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 PWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 147,161 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 147,146 miles

Offside Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 142,834 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both tracta housing seals slightly leaking.

drivers seat and passenger seat worn.

front bumper bar bent at ends.

o/s/f door damaged near lower door hinge and hinge worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 142,834 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both tracta housing seals slightly leaking.

drivers seat and passenger seat worn.

front bumper bar bent at ends.

o/s/f door damaged near lower door hinge and hinge worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 137,340 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear reg:plate deteriorated (cracked)

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2009 129,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers door check stap not atached to body

front wiper sweep appears short

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside rear seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 129,807 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

drivers door check stap not atached to body

front wiper sweep appears short

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside rear seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 124,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 PWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PWU, 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 L682 PWU registered?

L682 PWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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