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L840 PAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 PAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,917 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 68,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,496 miles

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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L840 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L840 PAC, 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 L840 PAC registered?

L840 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L840 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L840 PAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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