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L764 VRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,930 mi
Last recorded158,930 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL764 VRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 158,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 154,176 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

o/s & n/s wiper split

Fail 22 Sep 2012 148,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 142,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 133,180 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 123,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 120,422 miles

Coil springs heavily corroded

Front wiper blades slightly torn, still clearing screen.

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

Rear anti roll bar link arm boot torn/no play in joint at time

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight oil leaks from front swivels

Slight play in lower steering shaft, top universal joint

Steering drop arm ball joint boot torn

front wipers fail to park

Fail 28 Feb 2009 120,431 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Coil springs heavily corroded

Front wiper blades slightly torn, still clearing screen.

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

Rear anti roll bar link arm boot torn/no play in joint at time

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight oil leaks from front swivels

Slight play in lower steering shaft, top universal joint

Steering drop arm ball joint boot torn

front wipers fail to park

Pass 13 Feb 2008 119,674 miles

corrosion nearside windscreen/bulk head panel

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,619 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front prop shaft(diff side) universal joint slight play

Fail 7 Feb 2007 118,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front prop shaft(diff side) universal joint slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2005 116,691 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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L764 VRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L764 VRH, 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 L764 VRH registered?

L764 VRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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