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L75 UAE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,174 mi
Last recorded94,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 UAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,174 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 94,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,790 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 93,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,412 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 91,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 89,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 83,354 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 76,139 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,888 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 74,864 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,690 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 72,653 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 69,320 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 66,552 miles

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

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

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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L75 UAE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L75 UAE, 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

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What year was L75 UAE registered?

L75 UAE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L75 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L75 UAE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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