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L531 WKH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

168,643 mi
Last recorded168,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 WKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 168,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 168,039 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 167,155 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed latch faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 166,617 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 166,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel below front passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel below driver seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 165,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 165,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 163,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 162,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 159,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 156,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 154,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 153,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 151,714 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 151,714 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 149,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 148,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 145,986 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 145,703 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 145,703 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 145,703 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side bulkhead mounting inscure

Fail 20 Nov 2009 145,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side bulkhead mounting inscure

Fail 28 Sep 2009 144,761 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 144,731 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

o/s/f. bump stop missing reccomend early attention

Pass 14 Apr 2008 141,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat Belt N.S.R.& O.S.R. Body has excessive corrosion but out of proscribed area.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 129,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 110,743 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L531 WKH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L531 WKH, 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 L531 WKH registered?

L531 WKH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L531 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L531 WKH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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