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L898 DBB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,569 mi
Last recorded80,569 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 DBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,569 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,569 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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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L898 DBB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L898 DBB, 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 L898 DBB registered?

L898 DBB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L898 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L898 DBB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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