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L836 MHL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL836 MHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 149,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 141,770 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside and offside axle swivel housings leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2020 141,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside and offside axle swivel housings leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,085 miles

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

handbrake tell-tale lamp not working

Fail 12 Sep 2018 138,079 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective upper and lower universal joint pinch bolts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

handbrake tell-tale lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2017 136,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,588 miles

rear chasie repairs visable at rear

Fail 5 Nov 2014 142,588 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear chasie repairs visable at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2013 127,477 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake hub weeping oil

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,447 miles

new front callipers and metal breake pipes fitted

varios welding repairs have been made to the chassie

Pass 24 Nov 2011 122,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

steering box has slight play in bearing!

Fail 24 Nov 2011 122,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

steering box has slight play in bearing!

Pass 29 Nov 2010 120,211 miles

Oil leak

driver seat very slightly insecure at rear floor mounting!!

front axle has corrosion!!

offside front brake pipe not clipped but still secure!

offside front drag link ball joint rubber seal split!

offside rear stabilizer front bush getting perished but with not play!!

Fail 22 Nov 2010 120,177 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

driver seat very slightly insecure at rear floor mounting!!

front axle has corrosion!!

offside front brake pipe not clipped but still secure!

offside front drag link ball joint rubber seal split!

offside rear stabilizer front bush getting perished but with not play!!

Pass 25 Nov 2009 117,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,884 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 104,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 96,282 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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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L836 MHL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L836 MHL, 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 L836 MHL registered?

L836 MHL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.

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