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L9 DOW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,983 mi
Last recorded24,983 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 DOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 7,553 miles

Steering box drop arm gaitor split but no ingress of dirt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,469 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 98,466 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,415 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,291 miles

Centre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 81,293 miles

Bolts on prop-shaft missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit & perished.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 81,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bolts missing on prop-shaft.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn close wear indicators & perished.

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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L9 DOW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L9 DOW, 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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L9 DOW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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