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L492 XDG

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,280 mi
Last recorded126,280 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 XDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 126,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2025 126,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 119,806 miles

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

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

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

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover perished

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 119,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crossmember holed outside prescribed areas

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer chassis holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer chassis leg holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Front outrigger heavy corrosion

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

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2021 112,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer chassis leg holed outside prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front outrigger heavy corrosion

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,072 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,155 miles

vehicle presented for inspection under wet conditions.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,940 miles

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

Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)

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

chips in screen

patches of corrosion

rear prop u/j worn

steering box damp

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe(on top of chassis member) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 9mm crack (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp at manifold loose

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Apr 2016 97,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe(on top of chassis member) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 9mm crack (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp at manifold loose

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,686 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 May 2010 90,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,309 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 89,309 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 88,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes across axle insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,965 miles

metal brake pipes across axle insecure

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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L492 XDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L492 XDG, 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 L492 XDG registered?

L492 XDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L492 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L492 XDG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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