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L876 WDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL876 WDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2005 114,022 miles

all suspension bump stops are missing †o/s/r tyre is low on pressure and has nail in it †o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and perished †n/s/f tyre is low on tread †

Fail 12 Sep 2005 114,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Chip in windscreen †o/s/f tyre 4mm †n/s/f tyre 5mm †Poor pattern n/s headlight †All bump stops miswsing †Bolt missing from steering damper †n/s/r tyre wall perished †o/s/r tyre flat, nail, perished and low on tread

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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L876 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L876 WDE, 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 L876 WDE registered?

L876 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L876 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L876 WDE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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