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L688 JSX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,036 mi
Last recorded105,036 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 JSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,036 miles

exhaust leak

oil leak

springs corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencer flanges (7.1.2)

Nearside Front lower bulkhead to floor panel holed

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear axle bump stops missing

slight leak at both front swivel housings

Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,949 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front swivel housings leaking

both rear axle bump stops missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both silencer flanges (7.1.2)

Nearside Front lower bulkhead to floor panel holed

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,760 miles

Oil leak at engine ()

Rear axle bump stops missing

dampness around fuel tank sender

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,760 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak at engine ()

Rear axle bump stops missing

dampness around fuel tank sender

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,791 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front brake pipes to calipers corroded and slight pitting

damp patch at fuel outlet pipe at tank

exhaust tailpipe corroded and split

n/s swivel housing grease coated

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,835 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

sl;ight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 12 Jul 2014 96,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

sl;ight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,055 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe holed

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2012 88,429 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight wear on rear shocker top bushes

small split on rear tailpipe

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,868 miles

n/s front swivel housing slight oil leak

slight play both rear shocker bottom bushes

Pass 13 May 2009 58,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 58,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

general condition of chassis is in poor condition.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,098 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,930 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 56,930 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

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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L688 JSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L688 JSX, 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 L688 JSX registered?

L688 JSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.

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