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L704 FUD

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,237 mi
Last recorded216,237 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 FUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 216,237 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on offside front water was warm but could not see where the leak originates from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole under body and chassis has corrosion but no holes could be made at time of test using correct method and pressure

Fail 21 Mar 2022 216,230 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front ball joints from steering box to nearside wheel both ball joints have excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on offside front water was warm but could not see where the leak originates from (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

whole under body and chassis has corrosion but no holes could be made at time of test using correct method and pressure

Pass 22 Aug 2019 214,542 miles

Chassis and components undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2018 211,988 miles

Front Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front rear brake pipes /ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear door jams (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Pass 19 Jul 2017 208,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 208,726 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded previous extensive welding repairs carried out. chassis heavily undersealed. corrosion on all brake lines/unions and ferulles. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 205,012 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 204,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 201,154 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

dash/instrument panel loose

slight misting of fuel from around pump

slight play in steering damper bush

wipers slow

Fail 6 Jun 2015 200,760 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

dash/instrument panel loose

slight misting of fuel from around pump

slight play in steering damper bush

wipers slow

Pass 21 Jun 2014 195,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 194,867 miles

Oil leak

exhaust joint slightly loose

Fail 13 Jun 2013 194,857 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust joint slightly loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 191,691 miles

Cannot check any rear seatbelts as 2x child seats fitted.

Front number plate cracked at base, readable.

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S/R door - frame corroded.

O/S/R inner arch/step area has corrosion in one small place (10p piece size), not structural.

Underside coated in dried on mud hampering inspection.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 186,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 183,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 183,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 179,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 177,962 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 176,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fog lamps cracked ,2..

front registration plate cracked lower edge

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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L704 FUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L704 FUD, 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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L704 FUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1993.

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