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L817 OUA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,753 mi
Last recorded67,753 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 OUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,753 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,747 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear / middle joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure x 2 mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,700 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,699 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn diff support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached diff support bolt loose offside (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 67,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,318 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,967 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,967 miles

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

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 OUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 L817 OUA, 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

How do I check the history of L817 OUA?

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What year was L817 OUA registered?

L817 OUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L817 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L817 OUA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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