MOT Status
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94,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
rear cross member slightly corroded
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns outer on drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play rear axle pivot (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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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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