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L73 WCC

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 WCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,557 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both worn loosing grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been repaired throughout an has signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both worn loosing grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been repaired throughout an has signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,386 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 WHEELS ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,020 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,014 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,822 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,819 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 57,134 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 52,130 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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L73 WCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L73 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 L73 WCC registered?

L73 WCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1993.

Is L73 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L73 WCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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