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L703 PEJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,965 mi
Last recorded175,965 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 PEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 175,965 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 175,965 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 173,809 miles

A bar ball joint boot is cracking

both front outriggers are corroded

front hockey stick bushes are worn

oil leaks

rear damper top bushes are worn

underside has been undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2018 170,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in this underseal

Fail 17 Jul 2018 170,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in this underseal

Pass 26 Jan 2017 168,954 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak on rear differential

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak on both front inner hub oil seals

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 168,954 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak on rear differential

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak on both front inner hub oil seals

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 3 Apr 2016 167,878 miles

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

Very little reserve travel left on parking brake

Pass 20 Jan 2015 163,910 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 163,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 163,100 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 160,841 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 160,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 159,078 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 159,052 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 157,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 155,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 154,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 143,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 131,973 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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L703 PEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L703 PEJ, 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 L703 PEJ registered?

L703 PEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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