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L959 HAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,703 mi
Last recorded149,703 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 HAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 149,703 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor panel corroded and holed within 30cm of structural mounting. front out rigger body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger to body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor panel corroded and holed within 30cm of structural mounting. front out rigger body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door bottom corroded and holed

Nearside Front suspension bump stop corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear suspension shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers door bottom corroded and holed

Offside Front suspension bump stop corroded and insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop corroded and insecure

Offside Rear suspension shock absorber corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

little reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,802 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension bump stops in poor condition. O/S insecure

Nearside Front tractor joint seal leaking

O/S/R & N/S/R rear tub body mountings corroding

Offside Rear Upper indicator led not working

front door bottoms corroded and holed

general chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 146,802 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension bump stops in poor condition. O/S insecure

Nearside Front tractor joint seal leaking

O/S/R & N/S/R rear tub body mountings corroding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD DELAMINATING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper indicator led not working

front door bottoms corroded and holed

general chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 143,397 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

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

area around bonnet catch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 143,397 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top off out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

area around bonnet catch corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 141,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bulk head corroded under bonnet

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion around bonnet catch area

Fail 10 Apr 2018 141,405 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger bracket (6.1.A.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear panel /cross member on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bulk head corroded under bonnet above matrix hoses

bonnet corroded around catch

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

misting of fuel around fuel filter but not a positive leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front upper bulk head corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

bonnet corroded close to retaining device

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

rear chassis cross panel corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 140,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function shock absorber support cone (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front upper bulk head corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

bonnet corroded close to retaining device

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

rear chassis cross panel corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside front floor corroded and holed

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear chassis cross panel corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 139,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil oil leak from nearside front hub seal (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind inner wing within 30 cm of servo and surrounding mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head under bonnet within 30 cm of servo and surrounding mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion on panel inside vehicle around pedal box

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside front floor corroded and holed

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear chassis cross panel corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,759 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

driver side step siezed in down position

hole in o/s/f floor, not in a prescribed area

o/s/r brake reading slightly low

o/s/r bump stop missing

oil leak from n/s/f swivell joint

Fail 12 Feb 2015 137,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

clutc pedal anti-slip missing

drivers step sieved in down position

o/s/r brake reading slightly low

o/s/r bump stop missing

oil leak from n/s/f swivell joint

Pass 18 Feb 2014 135,077 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 135,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,303 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 131,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre badly corroded/perished

Fail 7 Dec 2011 131,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre badly corroded/perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 125,301 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 125,301 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 122,646 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 122,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 119,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 110,086 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 110,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 100,983 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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L959 HAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L959 HAW, 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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L959 HAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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