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L952 SKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

249,165 mi
Last recorded249,165 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 SKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 249,165 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bushes to cross member slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 249,162 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead behind dash (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel under door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside rear door opening (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead servo area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers foot well inadequate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell door side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of rear wheel, under door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on radius arms on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently no secondary retaining mechanism (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bushes to cross member slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2014 248,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 238,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 235,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 227,349 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 202,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 176,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 158,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 158,999 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 31 May 2006 158,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 May 2006 158,602 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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L952 SKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L952 SKV, 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 L952 SKV registered?

L952 SKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1993.

Is L952 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L952 SKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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