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L650 GWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,035 mi
Last recorded116,035 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 GWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 116,035 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 116,035 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,606 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 114,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2017 114,568 miles

Front registration plate slightly loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2016 114,545 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 114,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 112,432 miles

slight leak at injection pump

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,596 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,696 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 107,688 miles

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,745 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 104,652 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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L650 GWL 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 82.4%.

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 L650 GWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L650 GWL registered?

L650 GWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L650 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L650 GWL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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