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L707 USW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,051 mi
Last recorded188,051 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 USW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 188,051 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded & weak

some corrosion to offside front bulkhead

Pass 15 Sep 2015 182,165 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chassis heavily corroded

play in front prop front joint

play in rear prop rear joint

Fail 4 Sep 2015 182,135 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chassis heavily corroded

play in front prop front joint

play in rear prop rear joint

Pass 29 Aug 2014 177,089 miles

nearside front hub seal heavily leaking

steering damper mounting bush perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 177,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front hub seal heavily leaking

steering damper mounting bush perished

Fail 28 Aug 2013 171,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 171,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 168,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 165,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 162,887 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 160,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 157,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 154,895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 152,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 150,394 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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L707 USW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L707 USW, 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 L707 USW registered?

L707 USW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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