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L658 OCL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

168,937 mi
Last recorded168,937 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 OCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 168,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 168,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 167,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 166,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 165,049 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 162,988 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 160,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 155,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 151,448 miles

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

tow bar socket needs attention

Pass 27 Mar 2014 148,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,894 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

towbar electric socket needs attention

Pass 29 Feb 2012 142,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 135,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 129,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play offside bottom swivel

Pass 10 Feb 2009 125,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 119,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 112,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 106,607 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 106,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside mirror

front registrtion plate background slightly deteriorated

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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L658 OCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L658 OCL, 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 L658 OCL registered?

L658 OCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L658 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L658 OCL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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