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L945 NRF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL945 NRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front spherical hub slight oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,000 miles

all front hocky bushes poor

Fail 16 Apr 2015 100,000 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all front hocky bushes poor

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 100,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 100,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 100,005 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 100,005 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Both front inner hub seals starting to leak

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2006 98,720 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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L945 NRF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L945 NRF, 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 L945 NRF registered?

L945 NRF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is L945 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L945 NRF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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