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L805 WNL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 WNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,061 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both door corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,244 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear a-bar ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

vacumn reserve just meets minimum

Fail 24 Sep 2020 115,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear a-bar ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

vacumn reserve just meets minimum

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,766 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 103,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 103,741 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,495 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 101,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,212 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,948 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,674 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 66,673 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

all bump stops missing

near side pan hard rod bush warn

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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L805 WNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L805 WNL, 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 L805 WNL registered?

L805 WNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L805 WNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L805 WNL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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