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L993 SSP

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,947 mi
Last recorded113,947 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 SSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 113,947 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,494 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 106,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,784 miles

Offside Front tyre perished & cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,006 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,891 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 86,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,895 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,895 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber anti-slip slightly deteriated.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,266 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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L993 SSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L993 SSP, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L993 SSP registered?

L993 SSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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