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L656 CVH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

147,784 mi
Last recorded147,784 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 CVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 147,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted rear outriggers very rusty advise repair

damp around fuel tank

Fail 19 Jun 2026 147,784 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted rear outriggers very rusty advise repair

damp around fuel tank

Pass 3 Jul 2025 147,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted rear outriggers very rusty advise repair

bulkhead rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2024 147,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bulkhead rusty

repairs to chassis and painted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 147,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

bulkhead rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2023 147,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

bulkhead rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2022 147,472 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

bulkhead rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2022 147,472 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

bulkhead rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,653 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 146,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,210 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front propshaft joint worn

Fail 23 Nov 2018 145,210 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front propshaft joint worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 143,407 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front swivel slight oil leak

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Sep 2016 142,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 142,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2014 142,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 138,147 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 138,142 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 136,391 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 136,391 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Sep 2009 135,083 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 130,573 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Aug 2008 132,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 11 May 2006 124,802 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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L656 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L656 CVH, 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 L656 CVH registered?

L656 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L656 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L656 CVH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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