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L783 HDV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

243,797 mi
Last recorded243,797 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 HDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 243,797 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust very close to chassis

Pass 20 Dec 2013 226,359 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 215,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust tailpipe touching chassis

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 202,251 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 187,241 miles

Advise new numberplate lamp

Corrosion/holes to drivers door

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside front lower seat cushion insecure

Offside rear lower shock absorber bush has slight movement

Wiper self parking fault

Pass 26 Nov 2009 165,782 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f floor pan

Pass 1 Dec 2008 144,210 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 127,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 127,825 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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L783 HDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L783 HDV, 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 L783 HDV registered?

L783 HDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L783 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L783 HDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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