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L714 RLG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 RLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a bar joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has had extensive welding+thin in places+covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

bulkhead+floor pans corroded

chassis/suspension mountings+components showing corrosion/corroded/on limit

exhaust showing deterioration

front swivel joint weeping on limit

outriggers/body mounts corroded

pas box leaking

rear crossmember corroded+holed in places

washers poor

Fail 30 Mar 2021 99,999 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative faulty (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a bar joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has had extensive welding+thin in places+covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

bulkhead+floor pans corroded

chassis/suspension mountings+components showing corrosion/corroded/on limit

exhaust showing deterioration

front swivel joint weeping on limit

outriggers/body mounts corroded

pas box leaking

rear crossmember corroded+holed in places

washers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2019

both front lower suspension arms bushes showing deterioration

brake pipes covered with under seal

corrosion showing in various places extensive welding/repairs to chassis

exhaust system showing deterioration

slight engine oil leak

various suspension components and brake discs showing corrosion (been stood)

Pass 1 May 2014 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

chassie and floor corroded

front spheres leaking oil

n/s/r wheel hub leaking oil

steering box leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,000 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 100,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011
Fail 7 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 100,000 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

N/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

PLAY IN N/S/F SWIVEL HOUSING BOTTOM BEARING

Fail 4 Mar 2009 100,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

FRONT PROP-SHAFT U/J WORN

PLAY IN N/S/F SWIVEL HOUSING BOTTOM BEARING

Fail 11 Mar 2008 100,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s rear top shock absorber mounting bush . safe at this time .check in 3 months time

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,000 miles

slight play in o/s rear top shock absorber mounting bush . safe at this time .check in 3 months time

Pass 13 Mar 2007 100,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 100,000 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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L714 RLG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L714 RLG, 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 L714 RLG registered?

L714 RLG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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