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L526 WDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 WDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 94,059 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,048 miles

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,565 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,565 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns outer on drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,998 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,684 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 88,684 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 88,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns and os front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play rear axle pivot (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,412 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 85,412 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,136 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 83,136 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,112 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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L526 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 L526 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.

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What year was L526 WDE registered?

L526 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L526 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 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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