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L837 EJX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 EJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,718 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,180 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L837 EJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L837 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L837 EJX registered?

L837 EJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L837 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L837 EJX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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