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L775 GAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL775 GAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,268 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 128,268 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,307 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,299 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,259 miles

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

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

General corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,049 miles

engine oil leek

Fail 25 Oct 2016 112,039 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leek

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,919 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,032 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 98,032 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 93,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 69,247 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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L775 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L775 GAW, 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 L775 GAW registered?

L775 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L775 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L775 GAW 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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