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L999 TJW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

234,590 mi
Last recorded234,590 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 TJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 234,590 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 234,589 miles

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

all four springs corroded

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 233,115 miles

chassis corroded

corrosion on brake pipes

rear chassis holed and corroded(not within prescribed area)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 229,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis holed

Fail 6 Aug 2016 229,085 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis holed

Pass 13 May 2015 223,348 miles

nsr bum p stop missing/ nsf seat belt frayed/ osf seat belt frayed/ nsf headlamp cracked/ wear in drag links/ corrosion on brake pipes/ 2 front tyres 2mm/

Fail 30 Apr 2015 223,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr bum p stop missing/ nsf seat belt frayed/ osf seat belt frayed/ nsf headlamp cracked/ wear in drag links/ corrosion on brake pipes/ 2 front tyres 2mm/

Pass 10 Apr 2014 219,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 219,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

offside front tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2013 208,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 193,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 192,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 173,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 164,026 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 164,026 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all door bottoms corroded

engine oil leaks

fan belt cracked

front bumper lower mounting insecure

fuel filler damp

handbrake travel slightly long

o/s rear lower door hinge broke away

o/s swivel housing leaking grease

oil leak from transfer box

rear fuel tank damp around sender unit

rear wiper blade torn

rubber fuel pipes under bonnet perished

slight play in front radius arm bushes

slight play in rear axle ball joint

Pass 22 May 2009 151,206 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 151,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f swivel housing slight pitting

rear prop securing nuts loose

Pass 16 May 2008 144,060 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 132,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 125,416 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 TJW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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