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L994 CTY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,471 mi
Last recorded66,471 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL994 CTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,471 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,145 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 64,145 miles

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,212 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 59,464 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 59,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Pipes to and from fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust system badly corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn metal to metal by brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 50,528 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,522 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,009 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,108 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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L994 CTY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L994 CTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L994 CTY registered?

L994 CTY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L994 CTY safe to buy?

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