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L512 WAB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,725 mi
Last recorded113,725 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 WAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,725 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 110,445 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 109,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,045 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 101,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 98,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 93,283 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 93,283 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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L512 WAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L512 WAB, 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

How do I check the history of L512 WAB?

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What year was L512 WAB registered?

L512 WAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1993.

Is L512 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L512 WAB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L512 WAB have outstanding finance?

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