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L883 NHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,870 mi
Last recorded90,870 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 NHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,551 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 90,549 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,438 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs pitted

n/s o/s wiper blades split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,833 miles

front brake discs pitted

slight oil leaks from n/s o/s front hub units

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,428 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded on flange

front brake discs pitted

o/s rear chassis section corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,540 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipe retaining clip o/s rear

n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends

tow bar assembly has been removed

Fail 20 May 2010 84,540 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipe retaining clip o/s rear

n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,192 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,190 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaks from gearbox and engine

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

wiper spindles worn

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 78,457 miles

O/s front hub 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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L883 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L883 NHP, 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 L883 NHP registered?

L883 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L883 NHP safe to buy?

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