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WLZ 2076

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,440 mi
Last recorded189,440 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 2076
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 189,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 189,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 188,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 188,858 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 188,752 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 188,739 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 188,171 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 187,186 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 185,718 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 185,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 183,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 Jun 2016 183,223 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 May 2015 180,943 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 178,056 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 178,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 164,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 162,622 miles

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

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

no centre belt fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 159,540 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front steering damper slight play in bush

Fail 20 Jul 2010 159,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front steering damper slight play in bush

Pass 29 Jul 2009 156,443 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 156,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 151,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 146,476 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 139,808 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 133,405 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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WLZ 2076 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WLZ 2076, 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 WLZ 2076 registered?

WLZ 2076 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is WLZ 2076 safe to buy?

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