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L630 XUT

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,103 mi
Last recorded100,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL630 XUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 100,103 miles

handbrake minimum pass

Fail 14 Jul 2026 100,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake minimum pass

Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 100,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,003 miles

front brake pads low

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,009 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 100,106 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,004 miles

n/side rear chassis rail surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 100,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,001 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 100,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,015 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,101 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 100,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 100,008 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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L630 XUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L630 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L630 XUT registered?

L630 XUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L630 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L630 XUT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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