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L972 APR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,838 mi
Last recorded115,838 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 APR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 115,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 115,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 115,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced With in 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced With in 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,583 miles

DROP ARM JOINT BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBER (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 112,583 miles

DROP ARM JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBER (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,656 miles

Both rear ends of chassis corroded

Lower steering uj to box worn

Nearside front,front trackrod end rubber gaiter split

Oil dampness around steering box

Roughness nearside front wheel

Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,656 miles

Both rear ends of chassis corroded

Lower steering uj to box worn

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside front,front trackrod end rubber gaiter split

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil dampness around steering box

Roughness nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight leak on steering box

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,622 miles

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

rear lenses in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 104,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,012 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,329 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drop arm boot split

slight leak on steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,750 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 99,750 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 98,048 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 98,048 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 94,772 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight crack in off side rear fog light lens

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,402 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (1.6.C5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L972 APR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L972 APR, 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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L972 APR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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