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L114 WCS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 WCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 834,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 831,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 829,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 825,018 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 821,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seat belts worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 821,424 miles

both front seat belts worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 818,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 817,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2009 817,037 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2008 808,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 11,400 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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L114 WCS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L114 WCS, 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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What year was L114 WCS registered?

L114 WCS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L114 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L114 WCS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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