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L618 XUT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL618 XUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,254 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 102,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage deformed steering damper bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure winch wiring rubbing on steering damper (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,402 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 85,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,444 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both (2.5.A.1b)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washer jets need aiming

Fail 13 Jul 2016 81,439 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washer jets need aiming

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,128 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,209 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 62,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,027 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,570 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front number plate insercure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,883 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,166 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,557 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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L618 XUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L618 XUT, 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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L618 XUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1993.

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