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L465 WGV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,004 mi
Last recorded50,004 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL465 WGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 50,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 50,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 50,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,008 miles

Oil leak

tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,006 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 50,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,006 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 50,006 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 137,649 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,109 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,006 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 50,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow at rear.very slight play in rear propshaft rear uj.very slight play in lower steering column uj.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,002 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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L465 WGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L465 WGV, 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 L465 WGV registered?

L465 WGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L465 WGV safe to buy?

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