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L806 WSJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

288,598 mi
Last recorded288,598 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL806 WSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 288,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 286,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 284,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 279,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 273,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 266,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 256,919 miles

Nearside Front Bulk head has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 249,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 249,246 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 243,624 miles

front diff has slight oil leak from seal

front hub oil seals slightly leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 239,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 235,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 230,022 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 220,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 208,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 197,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 185,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 182,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 175,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 163,606 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 163,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 150,684 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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L806 WSJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L806 WSJ, 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 L806 WSJ registered?

L806 WSJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1993.

Is L806 WSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L806 WSJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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