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T420 NWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,815 mi
Last recorded63,815 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 NWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,930 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 36,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2005 36,465 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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T420 NWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T420 NWL, 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 T420 NWL registered?

T420 NWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is T420 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T420 NWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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