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L460 WDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,020 mi
Last recorded48,020 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL460 WDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 48,020 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 48,020 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 47,502 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,973 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 46,973 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,214 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 46,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 44,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,553 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,553 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged metal brake pipe runs close to coil spring on lock to lock (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 40,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,298 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,189 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,099 miles

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 167,218 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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L460 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 72.7%.

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 L460 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L460 WDE registered?

L460 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1993.

Is L460 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L460 WDE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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