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L748 GAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 157,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,307 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 136,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,382 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2017 135,372 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front mount (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2016 134,352 miles

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

both front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 May 2016 134,343 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and both rear tyres perished

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 133,234 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 1 May 2014 131,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2014 131,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,040 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight perrishing on both front tyre`s sidewalls

Fail 29 Oct 2012 129,034 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight perrishing on both front tyre`s sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2011 127,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 127,766 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake drum has slight misting of oil

Fail 1 Feb 2011 127,754 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s/r brake drum has slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,741 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 127,721 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 127,675 miles

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

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2008 127,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 127,302 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 127,274 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2007 127,274 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 125,555 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 125,555 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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L748 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 L748 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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L748 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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