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112 VPB

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration112 VPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,844 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,462 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,115 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,802 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 124,802 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 124,802 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 111,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,478 miles

front & rear tyres unevenly worn.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank damp no leaks

nearside rear bearing/diff oil seal slight seepage

Fail 18 Mar 2011 91,422 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank damp no leaks

nearside rear bearing/diff oil seal slight seepage

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,148 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 60,839 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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112 VPB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 112 VPB, 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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112 VPB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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