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SPD 604L

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

266,933 mi
Last recorded266,933 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 604L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 266,933 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear upper shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mud covered under vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2019 257,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 257,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.21 - limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 249,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 241,683 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 232,126 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured nearside (1.2.1e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 220,978 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 220,978 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 210,828 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight damadge to offside center of chassis

Pass 28 Nov 2013 201,490 miles

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2012 191,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 191,497 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal travel fairly long

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 175,678 miles

front grill missing

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 10 Aug 2006 157,747 miles

Slight damage to rear number plate

Slight oil leak from o/s/f tractor joint

Fail 10 Aug 2006 157,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight damage to rear number plate

Slight oil leak from o/s/f tractor joint

Pass 21 Jul 2005 144,984 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SPD 604L is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 SPD 604L, 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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What year was SPD 604L registered?

SPD 604L is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is SPD 604L safe to buy?

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