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L981 PAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,062 mi
Last recorded152,062 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 PAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 152,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 152,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 151,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 149,876 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 147,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 147,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

general corrosion underneath

n/s/r door will not shut properly

transmission brake binding

Pass 1 Jun 2010 145,455 miles

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

chassis corrosion has some soft sections but not corroded through

corrosion to chassis and all cross members

corrosion to o/s/f body mounting bracket

rear shockabsorbers dust covers corroded away

Pass 20 Nov 2008 143,117 miles

corrosion to chassis and all cross members

handbrake travel needs attention

rear number plate starting to deterioate

rear shockabsorbers dust covers corroded and shockabsorbers getting weak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 139,543 miles

chassis very rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2007 139,541 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis very rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2006 130,192 miles

Propshaft component defective

both rear tyres low

deep corrosion in chassis

Fail 2 Nov 2006 130,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

deep corrosion in chassis

o/s/f and both rear tyres low

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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L981 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L981 PAC, 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 L981 PAC registered?

L981 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L981 PAC safe to buy?

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