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L423 DTX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,814 mi
Last recorded112,814 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 DTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 112,814 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 112,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,426 miles

been standing disks light rust tyers walls marked slight oil leaking engine trackrod ends rubers perashing

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,426 miles

been standing poor tyers wall s marked been undersealed

slight oil leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2023 112,426 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

floor has minor corrosion through out

Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,198 miles

advise brake pipes rear axel play in front j stick bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2021 111,950 miles

car been standing

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,866 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 104,593 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 104,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 112,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 89,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 85,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 81,330 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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L423 DTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L423 DTX, 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 L423 DTX?

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What year was L423 DTX registered?

L423 DTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L423 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L423 DTX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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