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L648 CVH

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,651 mi
Last recorded113,651 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 CVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 113,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides and rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,634 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight staining/dampness-all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides and rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross-member and rear chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,547 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and rear-cross-member corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 107,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tow hitch removed at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,408 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body damaged around nearside headlamp area

parking brake lever working near the top of its travel

parking brake only just met required limit

Fail 2 Dec 2019 106,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body damaged around nearside headlamp area

parking brake lever working near the top of its travel

parking brake only just met required limit

temporary bonnet release fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2019 106,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body damaged around nearside headlamp area

parking brake lever working near the top of its travel

parking brake only just met required limit

temporary bonnet release fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,885 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary bonnet release fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2018 102,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary bonnet release fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 100,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,997 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 100,003 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 100,012 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,993 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 100,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,779 miles

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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L648 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L648 CVH, 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 L648 CVH registered?

L648 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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