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L776 VJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,875 mi
Last recorded132,875 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 VJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 132,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,155 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,017 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 128,971 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 122,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,144 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 110,270 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 104,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 98,420 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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L776 VJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L776 VJC, 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 L776 VJC?

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What year was L776 VJC registered?

L776 VJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L776 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L776 VJC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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