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L593 XAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,197 mi
Last recorded112,197 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL593 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 112,197 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight leak from exhaust.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper has slight leak.

Fail 14 May 2019 112,197 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight leak from exhaust.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering damper has slight leak.

Pass 16 May 2018 111,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 110,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 109,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer mounting. (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 109,804 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer mounting. (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 108,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,993 miles

Cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Leak from offside front hub

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,993 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Cracks on both rear tyre sidewalls

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Leak from offside front hub

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 104,554 miles

Cracks on all tyre sidewalls

Wiper blades split

Pass 24 May 2012 102,419 miles

Surface cracks on all tyre sidewalls

Fail 10 May 2012 102,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface cracks on all tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2011 100,709 miles

Surface cracks on all tyre sidewalls

Fail 16 Jun 2011 100,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Surface cracks on all tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,568 miles

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

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

no rear side facing seats or belts fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 98,568 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

no rear side facing seats or belts fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

frnt swivel housings leaking

slight play rear wheel bearing o/s

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,580 miles

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

corrosion front bumper mounting area

Fail 12 Jun 2008 92,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion front bumper mounting area

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,341 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 89,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in windscreen

wipers not fully effective

Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,265 miles

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

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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L593 XAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L593 XAF, 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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L593 XAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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