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L376 XLT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL376 XLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 77,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,147 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective UJ bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,805 miles

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

Oil leak From engine ()

Oil leak From transmission ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 70,805 miles

All position lamps not working switch missing (1.1.A.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested Headlamps not working (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering control arm (2.2.C.1c)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak From engine ()

Oil leak From transmission ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 64,420 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 64,420 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 62,136 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,778 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 59,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,558 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,028 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 XLT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 L376 XLT registered?

L376 XLT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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