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L956 JVV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,799 mi
Last recorded149,799 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 JVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 149,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 149,737 miles

Steering system fouling poss. column uj (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 144,883 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 144,883 miles

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

Rear Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 138,969 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,934 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 138,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel cylinder is possibly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

swivel seals weeping

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2018 138,856 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 322kg from nearside rear 227kg from offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 138,728 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside and components

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,596 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play ...Both Front... (2.5.A.3b)

Gearbox Oil Leak

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded ...All... (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 138,594 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on underside structure and components

fuel tank damp

Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,489 miles

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Rear crossmember and chassis ends corroded

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Very slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,591 miles

Handbrake travel close to excess

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2014 137,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Front and rear tyres out of shape

Handbrake travel close to excess

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,398 miles

Handbrake travel close to excess

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres worn and out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2012 134,536 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Rear tyres worn

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 132,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,036 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 129,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 128,145 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 128,145 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 124,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 117,815 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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L956 JVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L956 JVV, 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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L956 JVV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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