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L650 LWG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 LWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 136,749 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 136,724 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,400 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 138,380 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 135,370 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 135,346 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' o/s wiper not parking (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 132,830 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 132,811 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,285 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 130,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 124,496 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,979 miles

nearside front track rod end slight play

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front and offside rear bump stops missing

offside front swivel joint slight leak of oil

Fail 14 Aug 2012 114,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front track rod end slight play

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front and offside rear bump stops missing

offside front swivel joint slight leak of oil

Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door panel missing

offside front and offside rear bump stop missing

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 4 Feb 2011 109,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

centre seabelt missing

Fail 27 Jan 2011 109,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

centre seabelt missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 109,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 96,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 87,000 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 LWG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L650 LWG, 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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L650 LWG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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