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L906 NYC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,212 mi
Last recorded122,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL906 NYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 122,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 121,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 121,253 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 121,253 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 120,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 120,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 120,228 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 120,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,594 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,963 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,905 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front hubs damp

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,229 miles

fluid contamination o/s front brake back plate

Fail 1 Dec 2011 106,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fluid contamination o/s front brake back plate

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine bay area, differential area and steering box area's all damp with fluid

Pass 14 Nov 2009 101,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 101,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,814 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 92,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 88,742 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 88,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 83,850 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 83,850 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L906 NYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L906 NYC, 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 L906 NYC registered?

L906 NYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L906 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L906 NYC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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