MOT Status
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73,021 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both very rear axle (5.3.2 (c))
both swivel ball leaking
slight power steering leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
o/s front swivel ball leaking
o/s rear back slight damaged
rear chassis corrosion
o/s rear tyre on limit
slight movement in o/s front drag link end
slight leak from steering box
slight movement in idler arm from steering box
Both rear wheel arch slight corrosion not prescribed area
Drag link slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))
Slight seepage o/s swivel joint
slight oil leak
slight play track rod end
underside of vehicle dirty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear centre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake discs slightly worn
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L953 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 L953 YDG, 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 L953 YDG registered?
L953 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.
Is L953 YDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L953 YDG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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