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L914 SAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,644 mi
Last recorded170,644 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL914 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 170,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 167,040 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,948 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 163,929 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 163,381 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 163,360 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019
Pass 6 Jun 2018 149,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 141,693 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 133,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,649 miles

slight tightness in steering column ujs

Fail 4 Jun 2015 126,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight tightness in steering column ujs

Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,255 miles

both rear brakes noisey

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,919 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,831 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,807 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,655 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,065 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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L914 SAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L914 SAC, 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 L914 SAC registered?

L914 SAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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