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L731 YAG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,874 mi
Last recorded148,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 YAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2023 148,874 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 148,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 145,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 141,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 139,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 136,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 134,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 132,539 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 130,168 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 126,586 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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L731 YAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L731 YAG, 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 L731 YAG?

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What year was L731 YAG registered?

L731 YAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is L731 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L731 YAG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L731 YAG have outstanding finance?

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