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L984 FJH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

251,120 mi
Last recorded251,120 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL984 FJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 251,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 246,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 241,063 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 241,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 241,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 234,710 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 229,498 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front seat belts cut

rear passenger door wont open no rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 229,498 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front seat belts cut

rear passenger door wont open no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 223,866 miles

brake pipes covered in undersill

surface corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2012 223,866 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in undersill

surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 217,913 miles

corrosion outside prescribed area

surface corrrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2011 217,900 miles

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

corrosion outside prescribed area

surface corrrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2010 213,831 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 201,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 193,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 183,760 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 166,220 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 166,220 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L984 FJH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L984 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.

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L984 FJH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.

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