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L950 RFG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL950 RFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 143,012 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 143,007 miles

Stop lamp not working 2 sides (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 140,364 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 140,364 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 138,660 miles

ALL BODY MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED

BRAKE INNITIAL SLIGHT PULL TO N/S THEN CORRECTED

HANBRAKE OPPERATION GOOD

SUSPENSION AXLES, COIL SPRINGS AND RELATED COMPONENTS CORRODING

Pass 30 May 2013 138,530 miles

n/s and o/s body side rails are corroded but not excessivley

rear n/s and o/s fold down step mountings are corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 138,530 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s body side rails are corroded but not excessivley

rear n/s and o/s fold down step mountings are corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 137,814 miles

center rear body resting panel heavily corroded!

neaside spring top hat corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 137,814 miles

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

center rear body resting panel heavily corroded!

neaside spring top hat corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 136,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 135,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 133,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 130,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 126,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 119,960 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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L950 RFG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 L950 RFG, 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

How do I check the history of L950 RFG?

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What year was L950 RFG registered?

L950 RFG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L950 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L950 RFG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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