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L751 PVF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,455 mi
Last recorded133,455 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL751 PVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,455 miles

n/s + o/s out riggers are starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2017 133,455 miles

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s + o/s out riggers are starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,803 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 130,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 129,719 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 129,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 128,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 122,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2008 122,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 100,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005

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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L751 PVF 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 66.7%.

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 L751 PVF, 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 L751 PVF registered?

L751 PVF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L751 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L751 PVF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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