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L537 WDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,868 mi
Last recorded128,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL537 WDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,868 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 128,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 128,832 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened TO AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,093 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welded repair on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 114,794 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 114,731 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,607 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 107,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,585 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 87,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 77,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,506 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

protruding bolts on rear door

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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L537 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L537 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 L537 WDE registered?

L537 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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