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L905 FTF

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL905 FTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,411 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 94,411 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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L905 FTF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L905 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L905 FTF registered?

L905 FTF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L905 FTF safe to buy?

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