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L825 EJX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 EJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 136,038 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front x2 hub seals slight seepage

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 134,090 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 134,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2017 132,553 miles

covered in under sill

Pass 20 May 2016 130,156 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 130,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 127,369 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 124,253 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 120,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 120,686 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 117,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe under sealed but could be corrodded

Pass 17 May 2011 111,023 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under of car covered in under spray stopping full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2010
Fail 27 Apr 2010

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,541 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 28 Apr 2009 101,541 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 22 May 2008 95,993 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,927 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 84,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005

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 EJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L825 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

L825 EJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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