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L712 WFG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 WFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,469 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,493 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,813 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,575 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,942 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,278 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,262 miles

1)both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,155 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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L712 WFG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L712 WFG, 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 L712 WFG registered?

L712 WFG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is L712 WFG safe to buy?

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