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L149 WDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,042 mi
Last recorded12,042 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 WDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 12,042 miles

Nearside Front HUB/FLANGE BOLTS LOOSE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 10,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 9,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 8,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 7,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 6,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 5,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 5,975 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside lower seat box bolts missing

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 4,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 1,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,718 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,575 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,396 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 32,899 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,459 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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L149 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L149 WDE, 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 L149 WDE registered?

L149 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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