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L971 EUD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

155,716 mi
Last recorded155,716 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 EUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 155,716 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear seats been removed

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

park brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 29 Jul 2017 155,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear seats been removed

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

park brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 27 Jun 2017 155,651 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven nearside low reading (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine rear bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear seat back catch in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav mount (8.3.1e)

brake pedal appears to have a lot of travel before application

front prop shaft front universal joint excessive movement

front side and dip beams work on side light switch when ignition on

oil leak rear engine / gearbox area

rear exhaust hitting rear axle breather

rear fog switch in poor condition - wiggle to work

Pass 1 Jul 2016 153,048 miles

Oil leak rear diff propshaft seal ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

exhaust rattling at fron

footbrake travel only just within limits

handbrake drum showing signs of gearoil leak into drum

handbrake effort only just meets requirements 16%

n/s/r brake back plate wet

Fail 24 Jun 2016 153,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak rear diff propshaft seal ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

exhaust rattling at fron

footbrake travel only just within limits

handbrake drum showing signs of gearoil leak into drum

handbrake effort only just meets requirements 16%

n/s/r brake back plate wet

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

dipstick is broken

offside rear bumpstop is miss

Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,273 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dipstick is broken

offside rear bumpstop is miss

Pass 6 Jun 2014 136,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion front chassis

corrosion n/s/f out rigger

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

slight play in steering

Fail 28 May 2014 136,585 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion front chassis

corrosion n/s/f out rigger

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,540 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f out rigger

corrosion n/s/r chassis

corrosion o/s bluck head

slight play in steering

wet around fuel pump

Fail 3 Jun 2013 131,538 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

wet around fuel pump

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

corrosion n/s/f out rigger

corrosion n/s/r chassis

corrosion o/s bluck head

slight play in steering

Pass 15 May 2012 123,009 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 122,999 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,038 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 113,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2010 104,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 104,801 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 97,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,106 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 89,106 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,927 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 78,927 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L971 EUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 L971 EUD, 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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L971 EUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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