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L754 JRM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,903 mi
Last recorded49,903 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL754 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,777 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/ rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger / fuel tank brace hanger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 46,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 46,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,769 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 39,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 35,951 miles

CHASSIS IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

OIL LEAK ON FRONT AXLE

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 May 2011 31,862 miles

near side rear chassis getting corroded.

Fail 3 May 2011 31,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear chassis getting corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 23,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,500 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,892 miles

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

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

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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L754 JRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L754 JRM, 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 L754 JRM registered?

L754 JRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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