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L657 RKU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 RKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,332 miles

Nearside Front Floorpan corroded

Nearside Rear Body supports and brackets corroded

Offside Front Floorpan corroded

Offside Rear Body support brackets corroded

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

Power steering belt requires adjustment

Rear fog light switch has intermittant fault

Slight play in wiper linkage

Staining and dampness on fuel tank

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 124,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Slight corrosion on floorpan

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

Power steering belt requires adjustment

Slight corrosion on rear crossmember

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 124,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Slight corrosion on floorpan

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

Power steering belt requires adjustment

Slight corrosion on rear crossmember

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 120,429 miles

Front O/S and N/S swivel housing has slight misting of oil

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 120,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe from turbo leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear are corroded at the brake pipe fitting (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front O/S and N/S swivel housing slight leak

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,355 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 118,355 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,148 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 112,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,163 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 99,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,299 miles

Central Transmission oil leaks

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front n/s + o/s tyres wearing unevenly on inner-edges of tred

Nearside Battery box slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Transmission oil leak

Front n/s + o/s tyres wearing unevenly on inner-edges of tred

Nearside Battery box slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,190 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,298 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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L657 RKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

L657 RKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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