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L943 LUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,460 mi
Last recorded103,460 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 LUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch/bulk head security strap corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust general corrosion

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle sway bar/stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just met requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 28 Feb 2022 103,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just met requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,075 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both o/s and n/s swivel hubs slightly leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 22 Jan 2021 102,075 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both o/s and n/s swivel hubs slightly leaking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,697 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub slightly leaking.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,014 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged on hub. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel joint hub seal, not excessive.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,598 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,296 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,806 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,438 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,438 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,248 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 LUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L943 LUX, 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 L943 LUX registered?

L943 LUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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