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L563 WDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,444 mi
Last recorded134,444 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 WDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 134,444 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 134,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 133,430 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 133,430 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 130,065 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 130,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L563 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L563 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 L563 WDE registered?

L563 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L563 WDE safe to buy?

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