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L717 TKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,277 mi
Last recorded106,277 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 TKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 104,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 81,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,932 miles

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,668 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 48,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 45,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 44,782 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 TKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L717 TKV, 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 L717 TKV?

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What year was L717 TKV registered?

L717 TKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L717 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L717 TKV shows 18 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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