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L992 NYD

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,683 mi
Last recorded129,683 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 NYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,683 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,193 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,585 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,434 miles

Underside has undergone various patches of welding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,933 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight leak on both front hub seals

Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,256 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 115,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 111,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 109,984 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 109,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 108,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 106,652 miles

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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L992 NYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L992 NYD, 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 L992 NYD registered?

L992 NYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L992 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L992 NYD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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