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L965 WWP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,713 mi
Last recorded218,713 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 WWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 218,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 217,613 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 214,992 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 214,991 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 212,012 miles

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

Nearside Wiper linkage is worn

Fail 17 May 2021 212,011 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Wiper linkage is worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 208,529 miles

Nearside Wiper action is poor

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

Fail 18 May 2020 208,528 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated Both front (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Stiff action (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Wiper action is poor

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

Pass 20 May 2019 205,049 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 205,049 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 195,182 miles

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced o/f and n/s/f floors corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 22 May 2017 187,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 187,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 179,832 miles

Both front floors are corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Wiper spindle is worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 179,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (7.1.2)

Both front floors are corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Wiper spindle is worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 173,141 miles

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

bonnet release cable missing

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 173,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

bonnet release cable missing

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 164,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box leak.

Fail 6 May 2014 164,726 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front hub unit dust cover is missing.

Nearside rear bump stop is missing.

Oil leak

Steering box leak.

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

Pass 8 May 2013 155,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2013 155,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 149,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2011 143,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 131,319 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r hub wet , possible hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 118,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,119 miles

Front Lower Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 95,824 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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L965 WWP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L965 WWP, 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 L965 WWP registered?

L965 WWP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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