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L83 WBX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 WBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 115,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,033 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,927 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,589 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,360 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,701 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hazard warning switch sticking

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,307 miles

all tyres cracking and low treads

Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,726 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 58,725 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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L83 WBX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L83 WBX, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L83 WBX registered?

L83 WBX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L83 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L83 WBX shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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