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L655 WEW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,280 mi
Last recorded155,280 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 WEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 155,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 154,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 153,176 miles

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 152,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 150,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 149,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 146,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,222 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 143,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,375 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 140,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,972 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,655 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 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WEW, 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 L655 WEW registered?

L655 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L655 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L655 WEW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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