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L655 JLS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 JLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 64,523 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear swivel ball slight leak

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,519 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2024 64,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,520 miles

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 64,511 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 64,448 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear axles corroded.

Fail 17 May 2019 64,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear axles corroded.

Fail 1 May 2019 64,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm brackets holed on axle, marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock turret holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower spring mounting bracket rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 64,146 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,121 miles

all back plates missing

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,702 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,285 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,928 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,359 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 54,210 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,341 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,337 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 44,338 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,709 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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L655 JLS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L655 JLS, 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 L655 JLS registered?

L655 JLS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L655 JLS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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