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K657 LSL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 LSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 142,171 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front sway bar n/s bush worn

water in the fog lamp lens.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 142,170 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front sway bar n/s bush worn

water in the fog lamp lens.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2015 134,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

park brake tell tail lamp not working .

Fail 12 Jun 2015 134,804 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

park brake tell tail lamp not working .

Pass 16 May 2014 134,230 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 133,607 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2012 133,607 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 127,776 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 127,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 119,499 miles

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

All four brake disks corroded but not weakened

Front differential pinnion seal leaking oil

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 119,495 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four brake disks corroded but not weakened

Front differential pinnion seal leaking oil

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 115,509 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 109,138 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 109,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front number plate split

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2005 99,798 miles

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 18 Nov 2005 99,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch peddul rubber missing

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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K657 LSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K657 LSL, 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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K657 LSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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