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RLZ 2304

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,597 mi
Last recorded76,597 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 2304
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 76,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chassis leg front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front axle - weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 72,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

wipers not parking

Fail 13 Sep 2022 69,456 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking

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

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

wipers not parking

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,898 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front registration plate cracked

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside front wheel tight to rotate by hand

slight bad earth in tail lights

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Oil leak front diff ()

exhaust fouling chassis at rear

front brake discs corroded

front registration plate cracked

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside front chassis holed (not prescribed area) near old repair

offside front wheel very tight to rotate

rear exhaust mount adrift

slight bad earth in tail lights

Fail 14 May 2015 104,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake flexi ferruls corroded

bulk head corroded and holed (non perscribed area)

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded and damp

lift in both rear wheel bearings

nearside rear body mounting corroded

rear propshaft u.j. has play

reear dif seasl has small leak

slight bad earth in tail lights

Pass 29 May 2014 102,321 miles

chassis corroded

front pads getting low

leaks front diffs and engine

nearside outrigger corroded

small pin hole in tail pipe

Pass 17 May 2013 97,788 miles

chassis corroded

offside front chassis outrigger corroded and holed

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,072 miles

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

oil leak from engine

springs corroded

wipers not self parking

Fail 9 Feb 2012 93,030 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front out riggers very corrded and holed

front and rear springs corroded

handbrake warning light inop

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside wiper torn

offside rear lower spring mount very corroded

oil leak from engine and gear box

play in both front hub carrier bearing

suspect leak from water pump

wipers not self parking

wipers not self parking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,670 miles

cross member damaged

exhaust hitting body

front and rear diffs leaking

handbrake near end of travel

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside out rigger holed in two places

oil leak from engine

slight dampness on half shaft seals

slight leak from manifold area

slight play in both axle bearings

tyre size 205/16

wipers not self parking

Fail 1 Feb 2011 90,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front and rear diffs leaking

handbrake near end of travel

move obstruction in windscreen

cross member damaged

exhaust hitting body

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

offside out rigger holed in two places

oil leak from engine

slight dampness on half shaft seals

slight leak from manifold area

slight play in both axle bearings

tyre size 205/16

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,048 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 85,048 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 179,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 179,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2007 176,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 167,182 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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RLZ 2304 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RLZ 2304, 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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RLZ 2304 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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