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L945 STP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

214,007 mi
Last recorded214,007 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 214,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear hub seals leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2016 213,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear hub seals leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 231,895 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 231,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 226,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 226,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 222,268 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 222,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 217,121 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 217,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 210,308 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 210,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 204,951 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 204,943 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 200,142 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 200,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 195,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 195,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 189,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 189,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 183,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 183,511 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 176,301 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 STP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

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What year was L945 STP registered?

L945 STP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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