MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,201 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s centre body mounting bracket corroded
o/s/r bump stop rubber missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s centre body mounting bracket corroded
o/s/r bump stop rubber missing
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r bump stop missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L293 XCS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L293 XCS, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L293 XCS registered?
L293 XCS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
Is L293 XCS safe to buy?
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