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L966 JAV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,043 mi
Last recorded121,043 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 JAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,043 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 121,043 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 121,045 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 121,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 121,043 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,043 miles

Centre Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 121,043 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 115,698 miles

h/brake may soon need adjusting

pedal rubber worn

r/chassis may soon need attension

seat belts may soon need replacing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 110,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 105,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 103,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 99,306 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L966 JAV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc 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 L966 JAV, 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 L966 JAV registered?

L966 JAV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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