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L572 XDX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,683 mi
Last recorded236,683 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL572 XDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 236,683 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 234,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 226,639 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 217,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PANHARD ROD BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 210,580 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 204,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 198,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 198,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 192,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 192,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 185,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 181,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 173,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 173,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 164,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 156,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 146,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 137,259 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 130,629 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 122,157 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 122,146 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 113,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 107,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,167 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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L572 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L572 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

How do I check the history of L572 XDX?

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What year was L572 XDX registered?

L572 XDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L572 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L572 XDX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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