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L796 DBB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,190 mi
Last recorded10,190 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 DBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 10,190 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 10,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 9,792 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 9,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 9,674 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 9,652 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 8,729 miles

Brake fluid slightly over filled

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 8,705 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid slightly over filled

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 7,476 miles

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

Steering damper has slight leak.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 7,474 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 7,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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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L796 DBB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L796 DBB, 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 L796 DBB registered?

L796 DBB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L796 DBB safe to buy?

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