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L745 NVV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,471 mi
Last recorded159,471 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 159,471 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steer box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 159,470 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steer box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 158,363 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fllor corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 158,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fllor corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 156,182 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 156,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 154,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 152,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,124 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 136,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 134,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 134,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 132,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 130,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 128,151 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 NVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L745 NVV?

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What year was L745 NVV registered?

L745 NVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1993.

Is L745 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L745 NVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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