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L77 OLD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,841 mi
Last recorded159,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 OLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 159,841 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp aims slightly hazy and just met the lowest required height

front bulkhead previous repair covered in underseal

park brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 17 Jul 2018 159,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Body component slightly loose offside rear inner arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp aims slightly hazy and just met the lowest required height

front bulkhead previous repair covered in underseal

park brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 20 Jul 2017 154,388 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 149,231 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 149,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015
Fail 13 Jul 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 139,041 miles

Hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 134,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 124,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 122,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,598 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,951 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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L77 OLD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L77 OLD, 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 L77 OLD registered?

L77 OLD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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