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L492 WCN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,994 mi
Last recorded158,994 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 WCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 158,994 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

both rear suspension bump stops missing

cosmeticmetal undertray corroded (non prescribed area or chassis)

front seat belts slightly deteriorated, but still strong and functioning

o/s seat belt retainer cover missing, but still functoning

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jan 2015 155,556 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,257 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,540 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,093 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,023 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,640 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 91,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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L492 WCN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L492 WCN, 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 L492 WCN registered?

L492 WCN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L492 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 WCN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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