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L970 FJH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 FJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 107,759 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 107,214 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 106,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,665 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,974 miles

Slight play in lower universal joint at steering box

Fail 10 Dec 2012 100,974 miles

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

Slight play in lower universal joint at steering box

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,579 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,299 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,569 miles

o/s/f hub starting to leak oil from hub

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,914 miles

o/s/f axle/ hub starting to leak oil

Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,949 miles

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

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

drag link arm damper bush slight wear

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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L970 FJH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L970 FJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L970 FJH registered?

L970 FJH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L970 FJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L970 FJH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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