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L943 FFC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,950 mi
Last recorded236,950 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 FFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 236,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 208,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 208,069 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,187 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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L943 FFC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L943 FFC, 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 L943 FFC registered?

L943 FFC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L943 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L943 FFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L943 FFC have outstanding finance?

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