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L799 MNW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,026 mi
Last recorded225,026 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL799 MNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 225,026 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 225,025 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 223,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 218,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 209,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 194,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 194,872 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 176,593 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 173,446 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 171,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 171,135 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 158,322 miles

Offside Front Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 143,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 140,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 138,735 miles

Front tyres ON limit. Corrosion to brake pipes.

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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L799 MNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L799 MNW, 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 L799 MNW registered?

L799 MNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L799 MNW safe to buy?

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