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L712 SGW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,464 mi
Last recorded132,464 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 SGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,464 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 132,425 miles

(both front floor pans corroded)

both front hub seals leaking)

Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,957 miles

both front floor pans corroded

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,501 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 133,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,633 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 129,631 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 129,440 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 127,740 miles

some play steering

some corrosion and repairs on and near prescribed areas poor in places

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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L712 SGW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L712 SGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L712 SGW?

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What year was L712 SGW registered?

L712 SGW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L712 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L712 SGW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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