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L276 WGP

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,943 mi
Last recorded112,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 WGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 112,943 miles

advise been standing

Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,948 miles

reverse light not working.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 107,717 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 107,717 miles

Front Registration plate insecure and damaged. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,857 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 105,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,353 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 97,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 95,641 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 88,084 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Aug 2010 79,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,918 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,714 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 56,141 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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L276 WGP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L276 WGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L276 WGP registered?

L276 WGP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L276 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L276 WGP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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