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L741 GAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,530 mi
Last recorded174,530 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 174,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 173,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 168,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 163,203 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 157,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 157,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 153,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 148,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 142,166 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 137,109 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 126,142 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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L741 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L741 GAW, 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 L741 GAW?

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What year was L741 GAW registered?

L741 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L741 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L741 GAW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L741 GAW have outstanding finance?

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