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L901 FBM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

220,855 mi
Last recorded220,855 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL901 FBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 220,855 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 220,651 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 220,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear axle ball joint dust cover damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2014 220,313 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear axle ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2013 219,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 219,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 218,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 217,011 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 210,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 207,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 204,729 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 204,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake pipe startin g to corrode

rear tail pipe starting to corrode badly + bluw

Pass 23 May 2006 19,545 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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L901 FBM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L901 FBM, 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 L901 FBM registered?

L901 FBM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L901 FBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L901 FBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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