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L922 HJO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,478 mi
Last recorded179,478 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL922 HJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 179,478 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 12 Jan 2013 179,468 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 176,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 172,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 171,303 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 169,070 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 166,352 miles

bonnet pull stiff in operation

water inside nearside front headlamp

Pass 14 Dec 2006 163,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 163,957 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 159,836 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in rear prop uj's

Fail 8 Dec 2005 159,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L922 HJO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L922 HJO, 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 L922 HJO registered?

L922 HJO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L922 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L922 HJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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