MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L837 NWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 NWU, 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 L837 NWU registered?
L837 NWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1993.
Is L837 NWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L837 NWU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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