MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,825 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides under wings (6.1.B.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides rear arms (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L896 SEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 L896 SEC, 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 L896 SEC registered?
L896 SEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.
Is L896 SEC safe to buy?
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