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L742 GAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 98,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front prop shaft rear uj worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering drop arm boot in very poor condition

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

both front swivel joints damp

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

this vehicle has been repaired (welded) previously

vehicle just passed brake efficiency test

Pass 11 May 2023 98,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front swivel joints damp

corrosion on underside

steering drop link arm ball joint boot perishing

vehicle has been repaired previously

Fail 11 May 2023 98,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working bulb (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working bulb (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front swivel joints damp

corrosion on underside

steering drop link arm ball joint boot perishing

vehicle has been repaired previously

Pass 13 May 2022 97,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

bonnet can only be opened from outside

nearside and offside front swivel joints damp

steering damper bushes worn

surface corrosion to under body

Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,715 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside and nearside floor pans body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside spheres damp

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside and have been repaired previously (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet difficult to open from inside

steering box idler ball joint boot in poor condition

steering damper mount bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,682 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,679 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filler neck rusty and holed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,200 miles

Front tractor joints leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,199 miles

Central Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear diff joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced As marked not repaired properly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tractor joints leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2018 99,787 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Horn making indicators flash more than 120 times per second (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber heavily worn

Nearside rear chassis has pin hole weld repair needed.

Offside front floor holed and rusted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,979 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front uj ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 96,979 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front uj ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,306 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on gearbox

slight corrosion on vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2012 90,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on gearbox

slight corrosion on vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 79,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 75,414 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,414 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 70,730 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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L742 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 L742 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.

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L742 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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