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L691 YHR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,560 mi
Last recorded163,560 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL691 YHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 163,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 163,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 157,214 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 157,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 153,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 153,257 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 153,253 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 152,438 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 150,676 miles

front inner pads gettin low

front steering / stabiliser arm has slight play in bush

Pass 9 Aug 2010 148,739 miles

advise chassis plate split advise replacement

Pass 22 Aug 2009 143,773 miles

both front floors of body corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 143,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both front floors of body corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 141,563 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside floor pan badly corroded under battery but not in any precribed area and not a load bearing member

offside swivel jiont weaping oil

suggest upgrade headlamps to h4 units

Pass 23 Aug 2007 137,717 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 137,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 128,355 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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L691 YHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L691 YHR, 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 L691 YHR registered?

L691 YHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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