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L371 XDX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 XDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 79,800 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 71,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Side step corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 71,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember near previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front footwell floor badly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor badly corroded under pedals - covered with riveted plate

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple welded repairs to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 71,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball swivel seal (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front drivers floor rotted hole strongly advise repair

Fail 16 Aug 2024 71,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 70,090 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,798 miles

Central Front steering damper leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2021 67,798 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front steering damper leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,705 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 66,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,989 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 65,989 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,609 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,090 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel assembly leaking oil close to brake disc

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,090 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed dashboard plate not secured (6.3.5.a)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel assembly leaking oil close to brake disc

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 56,642 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,776 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,319 miles

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

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

N/S inner hub seal got minor oil leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,928 miles

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

Fuel tank support surface corroded

Light oil misting left front shock absorber

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded on inner and outer edges-no effect on pedal or braking efficiency

Fail 19 Oct 2011 45,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank support surface corroded

Light oil misting left front shock absorber

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded on inner and outer edges-no effect on pedal or braking efficiency

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,396 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,390 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all chassis and outriggers corroded

all shock lower bushes perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around servo and both front floors

n/s/f hub seal weeping

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres very perished

rear disks corroded

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,643 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 43,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

instument panel insecure

nearside front outer main hub seal weaping

steering box drop arm seal weaping

steering damper mounting bush has slight play

steering damper weaping

wipers dont park

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside front outter axle seal weaping

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

slight movement in steering damper bush

steering box drop arm seal weaping

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,518 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 39,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2006 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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L371 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 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 L371 XDX, 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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L371 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1993.

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