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L62 WCC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,509 mi
Last recorded139,509 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 WCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 139,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 131,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,512 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 128,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,739 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 125,738 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust is completely detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust is detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,091 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint in middle of axle dust boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres perished and cracked

all wheel bearings have very slight play

chassis has been heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Jul 2019 123,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint in middle of axle dust boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres perished and cracked

all wheel bearings have very slight play

chassis has been heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,989 miles

Front both front tyres heavily perished on inner sidewalls

Front both front wipers leave slight smear

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

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

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

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

all shock bushes perished and have very minor movement

Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,863 miles

Oil leak ()

power steering pump damp

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear Aframe ball joint dust cover deterated

Pass 16 Aug 2014 106,265 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,877 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,258 miles

nearside headlamp dipped beam light output slightly reduced.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,642 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,642 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 91,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,477 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 80,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2005 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L62 WCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L62 WCC, 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 L62 WCC registered?

L62 WCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L62 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L62 WCC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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