Official DVLA Record

1993 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L463 WCS

L463 WCS

1993 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/08/1993. Recorded mileage 130,135 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
130,135 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
2495cc

L463 WCS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 130,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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L463 WCS Mileage History

  1. 18/03/2022126,016 mi
  2. 03/04/2023127,487 mi+1,471 mi
  3. 17/05/2024129,722 mi+2,235 mi
  4. 18/06/2024129,731 mi+9 mi
  5. 16/06/2025130,135 mi+404 mi

Average of roughly 1,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L463 WCS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Defender (L463 WCS) between March 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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