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L95 LSA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 LSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,015 miles

fuel tank has signs of a previous leak. Possibly when filled.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 61,015 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

fuel tank has signs of a previous leak. Possibly when filled.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,669 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 44,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid not reaching swept area (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid not reaching swept area (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure joint close to bulkhead in engine bay (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension sphere weeping oil

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak various ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint under pump (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both windscreen wiper blades torn/split

front propshaft rear universal joint worn badly

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 38,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front joint at front of hub and also has torn/split boot (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both windscreen wiper blades torn/split

front propshaft rear universal joint worn badly

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,198 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,598 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 24,554 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 156,738 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 144,446 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Nov 2009 144,434 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Dec 2008 133,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 123,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 113,173 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 104,222 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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L95 LSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L95 LSA, 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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L95 LSA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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