CarVerify

Free Car Check

A3 HXN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 112,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,595 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,370 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,614 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,190 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 97,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 80,318 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,741 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,914 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 55,925 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A3 HXN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 HXN, 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

How do I check the history of A3 HXN?

You can check the full history of A3 HXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A3 HXN registered?

A3 HXN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is A3 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HXN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 HXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A3 HXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.