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L708 SYJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,803 mi
Last recorded50,803 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 SYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,803 miles

front tyres side walls cut

offside front caliper brake pipe slightly kinked

offside track rod end play

temporary number plate light fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2008 50,521 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 11 Aug 2006 112,313 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L708 SYJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L708 SYJ, 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 L708 SYJ registered?

L708 SYJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L708 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L708 SYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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