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L971 HKN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,875 mi
Last recorded157,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 HKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 157,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak on rear diff

coils springs corroded

prop shaft u g has slight play

steering has slight play

under car started to corrode slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2019 157,875 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak on rear diff

coils springs corroded

prop shaft u g has slight play

steering has slight play

under car started to corrode slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2018 157,378 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 157,063 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 157,063 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 156,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 156,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 155,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 155,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers do not always park automaticly

o\s rear chassis end corroded outside of prescribed area,

Pass 22 Jun 2012 154,882 miles

Oil leak

stearing lock does not work

Fail 22 Jun 2012 154,882 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

stearing lock does not work

Pass 7 Jul 2011 154,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 153,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear cross member is starting to show corrosion, but remains sound around tow hitch.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 153,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear cross member is starting to show corrosion, but remains sound around tow hitch.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 152,563 miles

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

n\s front wiper is starting to perish but remains efective

Pass 22 Jun 2009 152,563 miles

n\s front wiper is starting to perish but remains efective

Pass 30 Jun 2008 152,043 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 152,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 149,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 149,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 146,837 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 146,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 HKN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L971 HKN, 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 L971 HKN registered?

L971 HKN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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