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L999 RHN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,890 mi
Last recorded146,890 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 RHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 146,890 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f head lamp aim on legal limit.

Nearside Front alloy wheel has damage to bead not affecting seating of tyre.

Oil leak

Rear tow-bar bracket upper attachment bolts only just meet with nylock section of lock nut. Although bolt thread is in nylock section, advise two longer bolts to be fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2019 146,890 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f head lamp aim on legal limit.

Nearside Front alloy wheel has damage to bead not affecting seating of tyre.

Oil leak

Rear tow-bar bracket upper attachment bolts only just meet with nylock section of lock nut. Although bolt thread is in nylock section, advise two longer bolts to be fitted.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 146,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure support brackets lock nuts not engaged onto bolt threads (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 142,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 138,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 134,328 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 134,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 130,276 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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L999 RHN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L999 RHN, 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

How do I check the history of L999 RHN?

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What year was L999 RHN registered?

L999 RHN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L999 RHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 RHN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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