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L715 SGW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL715 SGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,834 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 111,452 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play that attaches to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tires starting to perish

all gators and bushes perished

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

track rod end boots perished

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in all front steering ball joints

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in all front steering joints

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,947 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 53,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

propshaft flange loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,426 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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L715 SGW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L715 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.

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What year was L715 SGW registered?

L715 SGW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L715 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L715 SGW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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