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L75 VGG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 VGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 138,773 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 135,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 132,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 128,838 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 128,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 122,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 122,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGG, 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 L75 VGG?

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What year was L75 VGG registered?

L75 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L75 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L75 VGG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L75 VGG have outstanding finance?

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