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L376 XDX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,587 mi
Last recorded165,587 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL376 XDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 163,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 160,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil seal

Pass 20 Sep 2022 156,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 149,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 145,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 86,590 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,144 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
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L376 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L376 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L376 XDX?

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What year was L376 XDX registered?

L376 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L376 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L376 XDX shows 20 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 L376 XDX have outstanding finance?

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