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B2 WDB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,175 mi
Last recorded120,175 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 WDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 120,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak o/s n/s front hubs ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak o/s n/s front hubs ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 118,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 118,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 117,362 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 117,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 113,446 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 110,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 109,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 105,144 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 105,144 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES NEED SECURING

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 28 Apr 2006 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR NO. PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

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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B2 WDB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B2 WDB, 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 B2 WDB registered?

B2 WDB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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