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L571 XDX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,519 mi
Last recorded147,519 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 XDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 147,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple brake pipes heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 147,503 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple brake pipes heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 143,648 miles

Lower underside corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 139,681 miles

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

Lower underside corrosion

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,144 miles

Lower underside corrosion

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,040 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 122,038 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,032 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,288 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 108,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 103,589 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2011 103,589 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,771 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,343 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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L571 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L571 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L571 XDX registered?

L571 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L571 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L571 XDX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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