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L745 JEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,764 mi
Last recorded143,764 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 143,764 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 143,764 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 136,950 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 133,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 133,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 131,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 127,810 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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L745 JEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L745 JEC, 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 L745 JEC registered?

L745 JEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L745 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L745 JEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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