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L732 HNM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

195,753 mi
Last recorded195,753 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL732 HNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 195,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 193,725 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 193,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 192,501 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 191,494 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 190,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 188,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 184,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 169,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 159,418 miles

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

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

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

servo weak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 159,396 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left both (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount X4 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount /chassis X9 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

servo weak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 147,720 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 147,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 136,015 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 136,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,348 miles

General underbody vehicle corrosion

O.S.F inner bumper stucture rusty and corroded

O.S.R back panel / chassis rusty and corroded.

Slight in both door hinges.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 119,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody vehicle corrosion

O.S.F inner bumper stucture rusty and corroded

O.S.R back panel / chassis rusty and corroded.

Slight in both door hinges.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,657 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 81,657 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,267 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 79,267 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

heavy surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2006 75,542 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 72,145 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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L732 HNM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L732 HNM, 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 L732 HNM registered?

L732 HNM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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