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L218 RWV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

130,487 mi
Last recorded130,487 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 RWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 130,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wipers smear.

Pass 5 Jul 2025 128,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 127,323 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak.

Fail 20 Jul 2024 127,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,450 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 122,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger holed with in 30 cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside & Nearside rear chassis holed by corrosion. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box , pump belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis very corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,548 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,548 miles

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

Steering linkage likely to become detached steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,511 miles

Signs of corrosion on some brake pipes & chassis areas

Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity when brake light applied (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed with in 30 cm of steering box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

signs of corrosion on some brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 106,535 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint

Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,778 miles

Both front doors have badly worn hinges

Driver seat belt has multiple damage areas and is near to unacceptable limits

Fail 6 Jun 2016 101,778 miles

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front bulk head areas (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front bulk head areas (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Towbar locking device missing Tow hitch pin has a 'R' clip missing (6.6.3b) DANGEROUS

Both front doors have badly worn hinges

Driver seat belt has multiple damage areas and is near to unacceptable limits

Various engine oil leaks. Some appear to be quite bad

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,823 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal appears to have more travel now then when first presented

nearside front tyre is starting to split in the tread area

parking brake light is currently not working

substantial oil leak in the engine bay

Fail 2 Jul 2015 99,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre is starting to split in the tread area

parking brake light is currently not working

substantial oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 7 Jul 2014 96,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal not tested due to key was not presented at time of test

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,265 miles

Corrosion evident throughout vehicle structure

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wipers do not park automatically

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Corrosion evident throughout vehicle structure

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wipers do not park automatically

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,214 miles

bad oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 29 Oct 2010 85,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,637 miles

Rear cross member is corroded in places and some parts are near to limits.

Rear tow bar mounting areas are effected by corrosion .

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,629 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shock absorbers are stained but no leak at time of test.

front axle locating rear bushes seperated to the limit,

off side steering damper bush starting to wear.

rear body cross brace corroded in places.

rear chassis cross member badly corroded in places near to limit .

rear seats (foward facing) not fitted at time of test.

rear tow bar mounting at rear chassis cross member badly weakend by corrosion.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear indicator lenses fading.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension radius arm bushes perishing.

Slight play in nearside front axle top swivel pin.

Slight play in offside track rod ball joint.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Spare tyre of crossply construction.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear indicator lenses fading.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension radius arm bushes perishing.

Slight play in nearside front axle top swivel pin.

Slight play in offside track rod ball joint.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Spare tyre of crossply construction.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,993 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

alternator belt

n/s front tyre flat

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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L218 RWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 L218 RWV, 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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L218 RWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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