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L657 TTL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

206,070 mi
Last recorded206,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 TTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 206,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 193,211 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 193,211 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 192,455 miles

Centre section of exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Aftermarket daytime running light not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Door handle damaged but at time of test still functioned as it should.

Offside Front Back plate bottom bracket broken away.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Spare wheel secured with one wheel nut

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 192,455 miles

Centre section of exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Aftermarket daytime running light not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Door handle damaged but at time of test still functioned as it should.

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

Offside Front Back plate bottom bracket broken away.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Spare wheel secured with one wheel nut

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 192,306 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to o/s/f wheel bearing (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear tail pipe bracket (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Mounted using a cable tie. (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Central of chassis has two corrosion holes. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Mounted using a cable tie. (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Around anti roll bar linkage mounting. (6.1.B.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion hole around outrigger and chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Aftermarket daytime running light missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Door handle damaged but at time of test still functioned as it should.

Rear suspension bump stops missing.

Spare wheel secured with one wheel nut

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 188,754 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear seats and seat belts are removed at time of test

rear sections of chassis are corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2015 188,567 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear sections of chassis are corroded

rera seats and seat belts are removed at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2014 185,228 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all rear seats and seat belts have been removed

Fail 12 Dec 2014 185,165 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 180,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedel rubber missing

o/s side repetor lens missing

track rod arm bent

Fail 31 Dec 2013 180,888 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedel rubber missing

o/s side repetor lens missing

track rod arm bent

Fail 21 Dec 2012 169,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drop arm joint gaiter is insecure

n/s/r door won,t open

n/s/r seat and seat belt not fitted at time of test

rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 169,941 miles

drop arm joint gaiter is insecure

n/s/r door won,t open

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r seat and seat belt not fitted at time of test

rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 157,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 150,625 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,257 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 87,257 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 66,201 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear diffs leaking

front swivel seals leaking

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 TTL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 TTL, 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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L657 TTL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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