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L797 UFM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 UFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,216 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,853 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,767 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,735 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,195 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,156 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,991 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,800 miles

failed emissions on LPG, switched to petrol and it's good

Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,074 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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L797 UFM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L797 UFM, 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 L797 UFM registered?

L797 UFM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L797 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L797 UFM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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