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L653 YCV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,811 mi
Last recorded169,811 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 YCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 169,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 168,348 miles

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust has minor leak (front pipe)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 168,346 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust has minor leak (front pipe)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 165,559 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 165,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 163,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 160,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extremely (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extremely (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 160,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extremely (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extremely (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extremely (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 157,696 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slight corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 154,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 142,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 136,416 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 136,416 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,100 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 129,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,313 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,313 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,743 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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L653 YCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L653 YCV, 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 L653 YCV registered?

L653 YCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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