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L791 MRB

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,408 mi
Last recorded156,408 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL791 MRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 156,408 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 156,408 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,997 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 153,955 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,301 miles

Areas of chassis have been repaired and sealed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 153,301 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Retaining nut not fitted. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas of chassis have been repaired and sealed.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front coil spring not quite seated correctly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front coil spring not quite seated correctly.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 148,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 135,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 122,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,113 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,876 miles

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

N/S/ O/S DOOR STEPS CORROED HOLED

N/S/F O/S/F FLOORS CORROED AND HOLE

Fail 28 Jan 2013 110,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/ O/S DOOR STEPS CORROED HOLED

N/S/F O/S/F FLOORS CORROED AND HOLE

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,244 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 108,241 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,823 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 102,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 97,170 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 97,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,754 miles

n/s/f o/s/f swivel oil seal leaking also o/s/f

play in o/s/f n/s/f swivels

st box leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2008 91,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f o/s/f swivel oil seal leaking also o/s/f

play in o/s/f n/s/f swivels

st box leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,071 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn near limit

front hubs damp

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,272 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front brake pads very low

both front swivel joints leaking oil

n/s/f windscreen pillar advanced corosion

rear axle a frame bush slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2006 71,266 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front brake pads very low

n/s/f windscreen pillar advanced corrosion

rear axle a frame bush slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2005 54,114 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 54,114 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/ reverse lamp not workinh

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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L791 MRB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L791 MRB, 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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L791 MRB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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