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L96 NFC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,503 mi
Last recorded154,503 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 NFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 154,503 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 154,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,071 miles

BRAKE SERVO CORRODED

Central CHASSI CORRODED

Nearside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Nearside Front HUB SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Offside Front HUB SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Front SUSPENSION CONE CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2019 152,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 152,853 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2013 152,111 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r bump stop missing

side steps fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 152,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front hub seals leaking

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear door will not open from out side

rear prop joint

side steps fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,552 miles

Oil leak

side step fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2012 151,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

front and rear pads

side step fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 149,516 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

condition of both front seat belts

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel arch rotted

Fail 6 Sep 2011 149,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

condition of both front seat belts

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel arch rotted

Pass 19 May 2010 146,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 146,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 143,393 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 143,393 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 140,669 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 140,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on floor chasis sills and ancillary panels.

front hub seals leaking

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3 mm approx

Pass 24 Jan 2006 137,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 137,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r light guard loose

o/s/r mudflap loose and hanging off

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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L96 NFC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L96 NFC, 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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L96 NFC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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