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Q889LFL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,288 mi
Last recorded72,288 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ889LFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Front floor corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery carrier corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,956 miles

bulkhead slightly corroded in places

excessive welding repairs and underseal to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,085 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,085 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are cracked

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,376 miles

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded across axle

o/s/r shock absorber top bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2016 70,362 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded across axle

o/s/r shock absorber top bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,924 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 69,293 miles

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

corrosion offside front bulkhead

Fail 27 May 2014 69,292 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion offside front bulkhead

Pass 29 May 2013 68,521 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 68,510 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 26 May 2012 66,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 64,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 62,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,529 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,685 miles

exhaust front section gettingonto poor condition but not blowing and secure at time of test

signs of some corrosion and weakening to off side front wheel arch/bulkhead to floor. NO HOLES AT TIME OF TEST. borderline pass

signs of surface corrosion and pitting to outside edges of both front brake discs. o k at time of test

slight inbalance in front brakes (near side slow?)

slight movement in steering box drop arm ball joint

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,340 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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Q889LFL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q889LFL, 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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Q889LFL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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