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L630 WEW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,996 mi
Last recorded156,996 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL630 WEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 156,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,815 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 154,599 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 154,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 154,563 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leaking from dip stick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front swivel housings damp with oil

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

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

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

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

excessive play in front transfer box housing

excessive wear in front axle

exhaust resting on rear chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2019 154,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 154,004 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 152,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 151,621 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 151,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,152 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 150,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,644 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fuel residue around injection pump

Oil leaks around offside and nearside front swivel hubs

Play at offside and nearside front and rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 16 Oct 2015 147,644 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fuel residue around injection pump

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leaks around offside and nearside front swivel hubs

Play at offside and nearside front and rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,470 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 141,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 141,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

steering arm lock tab not folded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 135,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 111,966 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 111,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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L630 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L630 WEW, 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 L630 WEW registered?

L630 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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