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L825 CFX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 CFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 113,983 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing bruised in door

Pass 13 May 2016 109,498 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 109,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high very high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 104,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 100,638 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 May 2014 100,638 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2013 94,810 miles

nearside spot light not working

Fail 13 May 2013 94,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside spot light not working

Pass 14 May 2012 93,951 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 93,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 93,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2011 93,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 91,031 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 91,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damper bush has play in it

quite alot of travel on the handbrake

rear uj on rear prop shaft

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 78,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,290 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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L825 CFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L825 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 L825 CFX registered?

L825 CFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1993.

Is L825 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L825 CFX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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