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L87 DOK

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,235 mi
Last recorded181,235 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 DOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 181,235 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side step support badly corroded

various body mountings corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 176,590 miles

chassis has surface rust on n/s and o/s rear.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 168,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear general chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 161,604 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (2.4.G.2)

various rear suspension and body prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 21 Sep 2016 161,604 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (2.4.G.2)

various rear suspension and body prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 2 Oct 2015 157,350 miles

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers/ body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 157,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers/ body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,935 miles

both front swivel joints have slight play, nearside has slight oil leak

both rear chassis rails and crossmembers corroded but not excessively weakened

rear coil springs corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel

various brake pipe and hose ferrules corroded slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 149,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 144,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

long travel at handbrake lever

Fail 9 Oct 2012 144,648 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

long travel at handbrake lever

Pass 25 Aug 2011 134,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 124,916 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,848 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 114,193 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 113,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 98,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,341 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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L87 DOK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L87 DOK, 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 L87 DOK registered?

L87 DOK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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