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L912 ORW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,997 mi
Last recorded161,997 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 ORW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 161,997 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outriggers rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2013 157,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 150,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

surface rust under car

Pass 1 Apr 2011 142,646 miles

Oil leak

all rear lights slighty disclouerd

chassis rusted in places

rust spots under car

Pass 30 Mar 2010 135,062 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

surface rust under car

Pass 8 Apr 2009 129,085 miles

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

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 6 Apr 2009 129,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 16 Apr 2008 127,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 127,348 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 126,792 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 126,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Drag link end gaitor split n/s/f wheel

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 125,113 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 125,112 miles

Centre Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L912 ORW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L912 ORW, 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 L912 ORW registered?

L912 ORW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L912 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L912 ORW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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