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L861 NHH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

267,240 mi
Last recorded267,240 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 NHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 267,240 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 267,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking & rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 267,240 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

slight surface rust throughout under body of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2012 267,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 267,240 miles

exhaust downpipe bracket loose

passenger and drivers footwell/floor underneth slightly corroded

rear valance slightly corroded

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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L861 NHH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L861 NHH, 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 L861 NHH registered?

L861 NHH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L861 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L861 NHH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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