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L73 DOK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,630 mi
Last recorded88,630 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 DOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,630 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

steering box drop arm ball joint boot split. no excessive play detected

Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,604 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,152 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 80,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front steering swivel leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,012 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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L73 DOK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L73 DOK, 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 L73 DOK registered?

L73 DOK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L73 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L73 DOK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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