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XXI 8158

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,686 mi
Last recorded81,686 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 8158
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,301 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage not to cords

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,151 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,993 miles

corrotion rear cross members

hand brake warning light inop

wheels protruding from wings

Fail 18 Aug 2012 63,990 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrotion rear cross members

hand brake warning light inop

wheels protruding from wings

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,415 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 59,402 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

all chassis rails corroded

all tyrescut on tread

front discsworn thin

n/s head light cracked

o/s front tyrecut on side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,969 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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XXI 8158 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXI 8158, 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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XXI 8158 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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