MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear exhaust system corroded
slight oil leaks engine/gearbox
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eng oil leak
n/s wiper spindle worn
n/s/f swivel housing slight leak
wipers poor
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L657 EPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L657 EPJ, 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 L657 EPJ registered?
L657 EPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1993.
Is L657 EPJ safe to buy?
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