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SIL 9713

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,602 mi
Last recorded188,602 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 9713
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 188,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 196,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 182,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 182,950 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 179,768 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 179,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 171,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 165,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 149,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 144,340 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 131,334 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 131,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 126,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 119,788 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 119,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 112,469 miles

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

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

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

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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SIL 9713 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SIL 9713, 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 SIL 9713 registered?

SIL 9713 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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