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L739 NVV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,344 mi
Last recorded83,344 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL739 NVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 83,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 85,544 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 85,544 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,656 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 84,654 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,013 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 78,013 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,904 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,112 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracking on side walls

nearside front outrigger corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 76,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracking on side walls

nearside front outrigger corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front swivel damp

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,573 miles

nearside mirror broken

Fail 18 Aug 2011 74,573 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside mirror broken

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,665 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,665 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 72,864 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,482 miles

Near side front tyre badly perrished

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,723 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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L739 NVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L739 NVV, 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 L739 NVV registered?

L739 NVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L739 NVV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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