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L693 DDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,009 mi
Last recorded200,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 DDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 200,009 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 200,009 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 200,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (3.1.9)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 200,005 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (3.1.9)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2015
Pass 26 Nov 2014 200,004 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 200,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 200,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 200,003 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 200,003 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 200,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front hubs slightly leaking oil

Fail 20 Sep 2010 200,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front hubs slightly leaking oil

Pass 22 Sep 2009 197,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s + o/s front hubs slightly leaking grease

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2008 188,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front hub slightly leaking oil

Pass 17 Sep 2007 177,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front steering swivel balls slightly leaking oil

Pass 15 Sep 2006 166,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2005 160,039 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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L693 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L693 DDV, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L693 DDV registered?

L693 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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