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L309 WAG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

129,855 mi
Last recorded129,855 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 WAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 122,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,829 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 110,829 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 107,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 106,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,161 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,065 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 100,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 94,314 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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L309 WAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L309 WAG, 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 L309 WAG registered?

L309 WAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L309 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L309 WAG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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