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L817 CFX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,559 mi
Last recorded76,559 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 CFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 76,559 miles

N/S and O/S seat bases in poor condition

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 May 2014 76,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S and O/S seat bases in poor condition

POWER STEERING LEVEL LOW

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,347 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 74,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,140 miles

nearside & offside front tyres beginning to perish on walls

Fail 1 Nov 2010 70,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres beginning to perish on walls

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,930 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 679,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,475 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,475 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 62,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,702 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 59,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 55,906 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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L817 CFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L817 CFX, 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 L817 CFX registered?

L817 CFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1993.

Is L817 CFX safe to buy?

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