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TOM 452N

1993 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,236 mi
Last recorded171,236 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 452N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 171,236 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 171,226 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 169,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 168,025 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 167,992 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/side n/side rear chassis corroding

rear bump stops not fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 167,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bump stops not fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 161,571 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 161,559 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 155,007 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 155,007 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 148,605 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front axle ball seals on o/s n/s leaking oil not to excess

hazard light swich audio sound working

n/s foot plate support bar corroded not a hazard to public

Pass 13 May 2011 148,879 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals leaking

strp corroded nearside

Fail 6 May 2011 148,879 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals leaking

strp corroded nearside

Pass 1 May 2010 143,011 miles

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

nearside front step and rear pannel corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 143,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front step and rear pannel corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 136,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 136,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 133,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 133,250 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 125,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 119,055 miles

Centre 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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TOM 452N is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TOM 452N, 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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TOM 452N is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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