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L749 WEW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,854 mi
Last recorded139,854 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 WEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 139,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 138,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,068 miles

Front CV joints slightly leaking

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight oil leaks from all transmission components

Fail 26 Oct 2017 138,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front CV joints slightly leaking

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight oil leaks from all transmission components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 136,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 133,651 miles

n/s windscreen chipped

n/s/f & o/s/f floors corroded on outside repaired on inside

slight leak n/s & o/s front swivels

Fail 2 Aug 2014 133,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

n/s windscreen chipped

n/s/f & o/s/f floors corroded on outside repaired on inside

slight leak n/s & o/s front swivels

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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L749 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L749 WEW, 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 L749 WEW registered?

L749 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L749 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L749 WEW shows 8 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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