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L688 NWW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,886 mi
Last recorded222,886 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 NWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 222,886 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 214,043 miles

bulk head rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2011 198,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 185,412 miles

centre exhaust mount split

front discs corroded slightly

front pads worn low

n/s centre rear body mount corroded and holed

n/s/f and o/s/f seatbelts frayed slightly

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Oct 2009 169,735 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 169,453 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to chassis

o/s/f sphere leaking

slight play in n/s/f sphere

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f track rod ends

Pass 29 Sep 2008 160,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 152,929 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 152,929 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front o/s and n/s lower suspension arms front lower bushes slightly worn

o/s front swivel joint weeping slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2006 144,415 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 144,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 144,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s wipers split slightly

o/s/f sphere leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2005 134,231 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 133,858 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 NWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

L688 NWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L688 NWW safe to buy?

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