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L855 PAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 PAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,033 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,033 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,011 miles

dampness around steering box

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

Fail 1 Apr 2010 94,011 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

dampness around steering box

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 73,781 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 66,522 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front swivels slight play

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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L855 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L855 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 L855 PAC registered?

L855 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L855 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 PAC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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