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L788 PAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,703 mi
Last recorded144,703 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 PAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r door shut corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2019 143,409 miles

chasses has some corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes from flexi hoses to calipers starting to corrode

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2019 143,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury foot step (Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chasses has some corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexi hose starting to corrode

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to from flexi hoses to calipers starting to corrode

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2016 143,213 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks inner side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 142,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 142,002 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 141,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 141,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 141,350 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 140,422 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 139,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 136,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 129,774 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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L788 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L788 PAC, 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

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What year was L788 PAC registered?

L788 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L788 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L788 PAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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