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L512 XDF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,818 mi
Last recorded140,818 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 XDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 134,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 124,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,754 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,739 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 85,572 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,517 miles

advisorys as test no 802864817206

Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s track rod end split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,684 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 48,671 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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L512 XDF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L512 XDF, 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 L512 XDF registered?

L512 XDF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L512 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L512 XDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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