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L717 RSL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,566 mi
Last recorded163,566 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 RSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 163,566 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 160,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

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

nearside front outrigger slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 160,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

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

nearside front outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 157,129 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

complete underside of vehicle corroded.

front brake pads getting low.

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 153,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 150,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

gearbox slightly leaking oil.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 147,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 147,135 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads half worn.

offside front chassis outrigger corroded to excess just outwith perscribed area.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 142,942 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pad worn

front swivel joints slight leaks

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r lower hinge broken

Pass 28 Sep 2007 137,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 131,391 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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L717 RSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L717 RSL, 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 L717 RSL registered?

L717 RSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L717 RSL safe to buy?

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