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L67 WDL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,711 mi
Last recorded132,711 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL67 WDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 132,711 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 132,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 126,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,421 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,329 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,131 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear discs corroded on outer faces

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,233 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,681 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,325 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 92,319 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,361 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,359 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel tank slight dampness

offside rear brake discs slight pitting

slight dampness power steering pump and box

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,561 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side steps holed and corroded

slight handbrake travel

Fail 6 Oct 2010 82,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side steps holed and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 77,416 miles

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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L67 WDL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L67 WDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L67 WDL registered?

L67 WDL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L67 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L67 WDL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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