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L349 WDX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 WDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 146,111 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 144,401 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.5 x 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft seal in rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 141,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.5 x 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft seal in rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 141,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 135,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 123,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bull bar corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 119,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 115,409 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 115,409 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 113,188 miles

oil leak

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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L349 WDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L349 WDX, 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 L349 WDX registered?

L349 WDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1993.

Is L349 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L349 WDX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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