MOT Status
ValidMileage
167,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible pipe that goes to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal, light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L155 WSW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 L155 WSW, 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 L155 WSW registered?
L155 WSW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L155 WSW safe to buy?
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