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RDZ 7966

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,264 mi
Last recorded187,264 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 7966
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2007 187,264 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in swivel ball top bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 187,264 miles

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

slight play in swivel ball top bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 181,636 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 178,809 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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RDZ 7966 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RDZ 7966, 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 RDZ 7966 registered?

RDZ 7966 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is RDZ 7966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDZ 7966 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RDZ 7966 have outstanding finance?

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