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L827 RSL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,805 mi
Last recorded165,805 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 RSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 165,805 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 165,752 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

wear in steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2010 165,121 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 165,118 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion throughtout vihicle structure

n/s rear bump stop rubber missing

rear axle oil leak on to n/s/reaf brake drum

Pass 12 Jan 2009 163,450 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 163,426 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre underinflated

parking brake clevis pins worn

Pass 16 Jan 2008 161,906 miles

Oil leaking from rear of gearbox,near starter motor.

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

Some free play at the OSF hub assembly.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 158,227 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear doors do not open.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 154,762 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 154,723 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brakepipes corroded.

diff leaking oil.

os tractor joint pitted.

surface corrosion to:- chassis,rear cross member.

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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L827 RSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L827 RSL, 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 L827 RSL registered?

L827 RSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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