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L772 VRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,968 mi
Last recorded115,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL772 VRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 115,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer step mounting brackets corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,065 miles

Nearside step mounting brackets corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 115,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside step mounting brackets corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,478 miles

Misting of oil around steering box

Nearside Front floor is corroded/holed but not in perscibed area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f axle joint seals are slightly leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2020 114,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle fractured marked with chalk (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Misting of oil around steering box

Nearside Front floor is corroded/holed but not in perscibed area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f axle joint seals are slightly leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,729 miles

Front both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,089 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 109,856 miles

Oil leak slight leak from engine ()

Oil leak slight leak from front axle joint's ()

Oil leak slight leak from rear axle pinion seal ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 106,524 miles

Front tractor joint seals leaking oil

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 106,524 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Front tractor joint seals leaking oil

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side floor corroded near body mount

Fail 15 Nov 2014 104,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side floor corroded near body mount

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,909 miles

blue lights showing to front of vehicle,but not sidelights.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 98,089 miles

Extra lamps fitted to front with blue lights.

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal.

Slight oil leak from transfer box.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,933 miles

Extra lamps fitted at front of vehicle showing blue lights.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 94,854 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Extra lamps fitted at front of vehicle showing blue lights.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 90,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,546 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,546 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

o/s wing repeater lense missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,789 miles

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

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

new seal fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 83,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

wiper blades spliting

Fail 20 Sep 2006 75,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 71,188 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 71,188 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L772 VRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L772 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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L772 VRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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