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L370 XLT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,816 mi
Last recorded154,816 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL370 XLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 154,816 miles

General underbody corrosion

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 153,715 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 153,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 152,272 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 150,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,710 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 147,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 144,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

body starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2018 144,706 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

body starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 139,932 miles

dampness on steering box

Fail 11 Nov 2016 139,925 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip /main (1.7.5a)

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

dampness on steering box

Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 135,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 134,024 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 133,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2013 133,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 132,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

slight oil leak from non power steering box

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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L370 XLT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L370 XLT, 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 L370 XLT registered?

L370 XLT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L370 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L370 XLT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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