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L945 YHR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,701 mi
Last recorded173,701 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL945 YHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 173,701 miles

Front prop shaft rear j/j worn

Fail 4 May 2018 173,701 miles

Front prop shaft rear j/j worn

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 172,670 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust corrosion

offside and nearside door check straps broken

steering damper bush worn

Fail 29 Jun 2017 172,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust corrosion

offside and nearside door check straps broken

steering damper bush worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 171,445 miles

BOTH DOOR CHECK STRAP CORRODED OFF

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn FRONT & REAR ()

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Fail 21 Jun 2016 171,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET INOP (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play UNDER BONNET FRONT BY STEERING BOX (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

BOTH DOOR CHECK STRAP CORRODED OFF

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn FRONT & REAR ()

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Pass 6 Jul 2015 166,251 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside door check straps broken

Fail 30 Jun 2015 166,251 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 161,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 155,535 miles

o/s rear indicator cover missing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 155,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

o/s rear indicator cover missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 150,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 145,892 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 YHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

L945 YHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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