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L735 GRO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,909 mi
Last recorded159,909 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 GRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 159,909 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 149,323 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Rear panel by tow bar corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 146,159 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2013 141,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 134,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 130,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 122,000 miles

transfer box seal leaking.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 118,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 114,290 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 114,286 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,268 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 91,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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L735 GRO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L735 GRO, 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 L735 GRO?

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What year was L735 GRO registered?

L735 GRO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L735 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L735 GRO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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