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463 LWP

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration463 LWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 47,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,211 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,825 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,825 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,241 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,471 miles

slight leak from steering box/power steering belt slightly loose

Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,830 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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463 LWP is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 463 LWP, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 463 LWP registered?

463 LWP is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1988.

Is 463 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 463 LWP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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