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L940 STP

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,920 mi
Last recorded158,920 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 STP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 158,920 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 158,803 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 153,961 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 153,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 148,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 143,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 133,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 128,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 118,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 104,564 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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L940 STP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L940 STP, 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

How do I check the history of L940 STP?

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What year was L940 STP registered?

L940 STP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L940 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L940 STP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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