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L569 XDX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

179,162 mi
Last recorded179,162 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL569 XDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 179,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 176,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 175,832 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 175,700 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure bulk head (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 172,864 miles

front bulk head starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2021 170,030 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 167,681 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 163,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 160,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens faded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake poor

pas belt slack

washers poor

Pass 24 Jan 2018 156,128 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear side light lens faded

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

front and rear registration plates cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,560 miles

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

Central os floor corroded but not in perscribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear light lens faded

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both number plates damaged

play in both front hubs

Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,479 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Nearside Rear lamp faded

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 130,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,528 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 123,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 116,337 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,335 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 110,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,241 miles

N/S/TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 105,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,509 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts worn

play in nearside track rod end

Fail 28 Oct 2008 100,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorber top mounts worn

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,564 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 96,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front propshaft u/j u/s

Pass 17 Oct 2006 90,762 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 90,762 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 84,805 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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L569 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L569 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.

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What year was L569 XDX registered?

L569 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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