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L658 PCL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,285 mi
Last recorded12,285 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 PCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 12,285 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 12,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 6,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 3,720 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 3,711 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 1,923 miles

Front swivel housings slightly leaking

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,687 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,616 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,188 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,462 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,746 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 20,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear chassie corroied were towing bar is

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 PCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L658 PCL registered?

L658 PCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L658 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L658 PCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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